By ROWENA PLETT

Staff writer

For the fourth consecutive week, the Centre Cougars have crushed their opponents to take a 4-0 lead in district play. They defeated Rural Vista, 56-0, at White City on Friday.

The Heat provided little resistance as the Cougars scored seven touchdowns, 12 extra points, and a safety.

Linebacker Jensen Riffel had four carries for 100 yards and three touchdowns. He also had a 50-yard punt return for a touchdown.

Aiden Svoboda rushed for 60 yards and one touchdown, and Jacob Hird had a 25-yard touchdown run.

Braxton Smith had three carries for 31 yards, Lane Methvin had four for 27, and Luke Hudson had three for 15. The last home game of the regular season and the last district game will be 7 p.m. Friday against Marais des Cygnes Valley.

“We played well tonight,” coach Kelly Steiner said. “The last four games our defense has really stepped up. Marias des Cygnes Valley has won their last three games and will be a quality opponent.”