From left, Minico's Francisco Paz, Kasen Jones, Colter May (21), Greyson Harwood (85), McKay Chandler and Jesus Ramirez have their photo taken Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018, in Burley.
DREW NASH, TIMES-NEWSFootballMinico 62, Jerome 27
RUPERT — The Spartans had 502 total yards in the homecoming win over the Tigers.
Running back Colter May did most of the work on the ground with 17 carries for 254 yards, scoring twice on runs of six and 10 yards. McKay Chandler had 10 carries for 96 yards and scored on a 3-yard run. He also caught two touchdowns passes from nine and 11 yards out. Rylan Chandler scored on a 16-yard run and totaled 79 yards on seven carries, and Matthew Ellis had a 56-yard scoring run, picking up 69 yards on five tries.
Minico quarterback Connor Stocking had three passing touchdowns and one rushing score. He was 5-for-10 for 103 yards through the air. Javier Beltran had two interceptions for the Minico defense.
“The defense as a unit played well and did their jobs,” said Minico coach Keelan McCaffrey. "It was a great team effort. Always good to get a win on homecoming.”
