Calhoun Crushes Triopia 50-0 Behind Dominant First Quarter
The Warriors erupted for four touchdowns in the opening quarter Friday in Concord, setting the tone for a commanding shutout victory over Triopia.
Calhoun led 28-0 after the first quarter and 42-0 at halftime. Neither team scored in the third quarter before Calhoun added 8 points in the fourth quarter.
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Calhoun is expected to be one of the top teams in Class 1A statewide this year with several outstanding performers back.
Will Lorton scored on a 6-yard run with 9:47 left in the first quarter, and Earl Elmore kicked the extra point. Jake Brannan followed with a 6-yard touchdown run at 7:02, but the kick failed. Easton Wallendorf scored on a 15-yard run at 3:35, and Lorton ran in the conversion. Lane Eilerman returned a punt 60 yards for a touchdown with 55 seconds left in the quarter, and Elmore added the kick.
In the second quarter, Parker Baalman caught a 7-yard touchdown pass from Elmore with 7:31 left, but the kick failed. Lane Eilerman added a 28-yard touchdown catch from Elmore at 4:19, and Lorton ran in the conversion.
Brody Eilerman scored on a 1-yard run with 4:45 left in the fourth quarter, and Charlie Fester ran in the conversion for the final points.
Calhoun hosts Beardstown at 7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 28, 2026.
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