stifling on defense, forcing six ….

stifling on defense, forcing six punts and not allowing Edgar to get into any sort of offensive rhythm. Healy led the way with seven tackles, with Isaac Raatz and Levi Dommer contributing five each. Senior Mateo Lopez also had a second half interception, giving the Hornets three turnovers.

While Edgar struggled to find yards on the ground, Colby had 301 yards rushing. Led by Healy’s 200, seniors Tevin Rue and Lopez added 47 yards on eight carries and 40 yards on 11 carries respectively. Meyer was 3-11 for 74 yards passing, but two of those passes were instrumental touchdowns in Colby’s victory.

The Hornets also executed their gameplan in the third phase of the game.

“We really worked hard on special teams all week, like we do every week,” Hagen said. “Edgar just does such a great job when they return their punts or kickoffs. They will do a reverse and our guys were ready for that. Tucker Brost, who is a heck of a kicker, put a couple into the end zone which just eliminates them returning the ball.” After playing spoiler in the Wildcats’ homecoming game, Colby is now the likely favorite to win the Marawood conference. That being said, the Hornets still know that this was only one game in their conference schedule, and there are still plenty of teams that are looking to unseat the reigning Marawood champions.

“You can’t look past anybody,” Healy said. “We still need to play Abbotsford and Auburndale. If you are looking past a team, then you are looking at defeat.”

Colby will host Pittsville this coming Friday for their homecoming game. The Panthers will be coming in with a 1-4 record, having just lost their Marawood conference opener to Auburndale 29-0. Game time is slated for 7:00 p.m.