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DAWSON -- Dawson-Boyd turned in a dominant performance on both sides of the ball, defeating Lakeview 49-12 at Dawson-Boyd High School behind a powerful rushing attack and a defensive touchdown.
The Blackjacks built a 35-6 halftime lead and continued to pull away in the second half to secure the convincing victory.
Aedyn Dahl opened the scoring with a 2-yard touchdown run in the first quarter, with Elvis Bellefeuille adding the extra point for a 7-0 lead.
Lakeview answered in the second quarter with a 1-yard touchdown run by Chance Kosel, but Dawson-Boyd quickly responded. Colten Bothun scored on an 8-yard run before Dahl added another 2-yard touchdown run. Bothun then broke through for a 19-yard touchdown run to extend the lead.
Dawson-Boyd’s defense added to the advantage when Aiden Olson returned an interception 37 yards for a touchdown, giving the Blackjacks a 35-6 lead at halftime.
Bothun continued his strong night in the third quarter, scoring on a 13-yard run to push the lead to 42-6. He added another touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 15-yard run, bringing Dawson-Boyd’s total to 49 points.
Lakeview added a late touchdown on an 8-yard run by Logan Herrick.
The Blackjacks finished with 270 total yards, including 210 rushing yards and 60 passing yards, while limiting Lakeview to 172 total yards. Dawson-Boyd also recorded 14 first downs compared with Lakeview’s 11 and committed no turnovers.
Bothun led the Dawson-Boyd rushing attack with four touchdown runs, while Dahl added two rushing scores. Olson’s interception return provided the defensive highlight.
Lakeview was led offensively by Kosel, who finished with 89 rushing yards and a touchdown on 21 carries. Herrick added 35 rushing yards and a score.
Lakeview will travel to MACCRAY on Oct. 20 for a 7 p.m. kickoff. Dawson-Boyd will return home to host Minneota on Oct. 21, also at 7 p.m.