ROXANA — The Roxana Shells closed out the regular season in impressive fashion Friday night, earning a 48-16 home victory over the Vienna-Goreville Eagles.
Roxana wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, putting up four touchdowns in the first quarter to take a commanding 28-0 lead.
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Nick Miles got the scoring started in the opening quarter. Mekhi Shorter followed with a 70-yard touchdown run to extend the Shells' lead.
With 3:42 remaining in the quarter, Jordan Roach recovered a fumble and returned it 40 yards for another Roxana touchdown. The Shells capped off the first-quarter scoring when Cohen Dugan connected with Logan Cox on a 17-yard touchdown pass.
Roxana continued to build its lead in the second quarter. Shorter broke loose for an 83-yard touchdown run, his second rushing score of the night. Miles added another touchdown when he recovered a fumble and returned it for a score.
Vienna-Goreville got on the board with 27 seconds remaining before halftime, but Roxana carried a commanding lead into the break.
With the game firmly in hand, Roxana pulled its starters after halftime. The Shells added to their lead in the third quarter when Kamorion Gage scored on an 18-yard run.
The Eagles scored their final touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 3-yard run, but Roxana maintained control to secure the 48-16 victory and finish the regular season on a high note.
