MOUND CITY — A second-quarter touchdown by Iola Blue’s Cal Leonard on a five-yard run stood up for the fifth- and sixth-graders in a 7-0 win over Mound City in Allen County Youth Tackle Football League action.
The Iola defense withstood a late Mound City challenge, holding them on fourth down inside the Iola 20.
Iola’s defense allowed only 12 yards of total offense and two first downs.
“Our defense kept us in the game after those two turnovers, and kept the momentum on our side. It was a great game. I am very proud of my team,” head coach Jeremy Sellman said.
Devon Reiter had five tackles, two for losses, to lead the Mustang defense. Evan Bain added four tackles, three for losses.
Casen Barker, Dylon Reiter and Casen Barker combined for 96 of Iola’s 117 yards of total offense.
In other games Tuesday, Garnett defeated Iola Gold, 34-7, and Humboldt shut out Yates Center, 31-0, in grades 5-6.
In the third- and fourth-grade contests, Humboldt defeated Yates Center, 21-7, and Mound City downed Iola Blue, 20-7.
Iola squad withstands Mound City
