From staff reports
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LIBERAL, Mo. — Jordan Meadows and Eathan Bray proved to be a load for McAuley Catholic, with the Warriors dropping a 46-28 decision to the Liberal Bulldogs on Friday night in a nonconference prep football game.
Bray had two of his three touchdowns in the first half to spark Liberal to a 28-14 halftime lead. He carried the ball 27 times and gained 257 yards.
Meadows, who scored one TD each half, had 248 yards on 20 carries.
McAuley quarterback Austin Metts completed 18 of 33 passes for 239 yards and three touchdowns, with two of those going to Kevin O’Keefe in the second quarter.
Metts also threw a 51-yard scoring strike to Sam Maher in the third quarter. The Warriors’ last TD in the final period came on Brant Russell’s 24-yard run.
O’Keefe caught 11 passes for 127 yards.
Liberal, 5-2, begins District 1-5 competition next Friday, entertaining Greenfield.
McAuley opens District 1-4 action with a game against Sarcoxie at Missouri Southern’s Hughes Stadium.
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October 11, 2008
Liberal backs too much for McAuley
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Outlaws open season Thursday on the road
Chris Oldner takes a cut during the Joplin Outlaws practice Tuesday afternoon. The Outlaws open their season on Thursday night at Rossville and play seven road games before their home opener on June 5.
The Joplin Outlaws and new coach Rob Vessell have set some lofty goals for the 2012 baseball season.
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