Marengo Academy parlays early lead into 42-12 win over Sumter

Marengo Academy did most of its damage in the first half Friday night en route to a 42-12 win over Sumter Academy. The Longhorns scored 35 points in the first 24 minutes of play to distance themselves from the Eagles.

Weldon Aydelott opened the scoring in the first quarter with a 56-yard touchdown run. Jacob Beck followed with a 7-yard scoring sprint as the Longhorns led 14-6 after one quarter of play.

Robert Tutt went to the air in the second quarter, finding Landon Houlditch for a 25-yard touchdown pass. Gavin Bowden scored on a 5-yard run while Hayden Megginson scored on a 2-yard run and the Longhorns were up 35-6 at half.

Aydelott sprinted 52 yards for a score in the third quarter for the final Marengo touchdown of the game. The Longhorns amassed 388 yards of offense in the contest. Aydelott finished with 108 yards and two touchdowns on his only two carries of the game.