Jackson Engel threw four touchdown passes and ran for another score to lead Moberly to a 59-20 victory over Fulton in a first round district matchup at Dr. Larry K. Noel-Spartan Stadium on Friday night. Kyler Fanning had three receptions that all went for touchdowns. Engel and Fanning led off the scoring on the third play from scrimmage….
Brad Boyer with the call on NEMOPressbox.com. Fanning then picked off a pass and Engel turned that into points….
Max Richardson had the first of his two interceptions to set the Spartans up at the Fulton 10. Kish Jacobs, Junior, scored his first touchdown of the season on an eight-yard run. Moberly built a 49-6 led by halftime. The Spartans scored every time they had the ball. Ka’Von Tiger returned to the lineup and scored on an eight-yard run. Cael Duree kicked his first varsity field goal from 25 yards out. Kaiden Leonard scored his first varsity touchdown on a six-yard run. Dyllan Johnston made an inspiring return to the lineup, after suffering serious back injuries in an accident during preseason practices.
Jackson Engel and Kyler Fanning were named co-Freeman Financial and Insurance Players of the Game. Engel was 8-10 passing for 237 yards and four touchdowns and had an eight-yard rushing touchdown. Fanning caught three touchdown passes for 126 yards and had an interception.
Fulton wraps up the season 1-9. Moberly improves to 3-7 and will play at Wright City in the second round of district play next Friday night. Here is the postgame interview with coach Cody McDowell:
