A 35-point first quarter blitz paved the way for the Dripping Springs Tigers to inflict a 70-0 blowout over the Lanier Vikings on Homecoming Friday at Tiger Stadium.
Dripping Springs’ (6-1, 4-0) win sets up a battle for district supremacy as the Tigers travel to take on Seguin for the 12-5A, Division I crown.
Eight different Tigers reached the end zone Friday, with close to half of those touchdowns coming from the defensive side of the ball.
All told, Dripping Springs defense limited Lanier to more plays (34) than total yards (32) in the contest. Lanier committed four total turnovers, three of which were returned for touchdowns.
On offense, Dripping Springs overpowered Lanier’s defense to the tune of 331 total yards on 34 total plays. The majority of the damage stemmed from the Tigers’ run game, which amassed 248 yards.
Dripping Springs running back Stephen Crosby led with 79 yards on six carries, while wide receivers P.J. Howe and Jake Gomez rushed for 74 combined yards and three total touchdowns. Ten Tiger players recorded at least one carry and one positive yard.
Tiger quarterback Tanner Prewit, who played roughly one quarter, went 2 for 2 for 67 yards and one touchdown. Dripping Springs backup quarterback Zach Tjelmeland went 3 for 3 for 16 yards and a score.
Dripping Springs surged ahead to a commanding 35-0 first quarter lead aided by an interception return for a touchdown by defensive back Lane Dominey, followed by a fumble return and an interception return for a score from linebacker Nico Ramirez.
Tiger backups continued the onslaught by scoring 35 more points the rest of the way.
Dripping Springs travels to play at Seguin Oct. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Matador Stadium. Dripping Springs returns home to play Austin Reagan Nov. 2.
