Eagles roll to 4-0

Columbia quarterback Nic Horner ran for a touchdown and threw three TD passes on Friday night. (Corey Saathoff photo)

Friday’s game was over shortly after it started, as the Columbia football team built a 35-0 lead after one quarter at home against Wesclin.

The Eagles went on to win 51-3 and improved to 4-0 on the season.

Columbia quarterback Nic Horner ran for a six-yard touchdown, then threw a 39-yard TD pass to twin brother Sam Horner to put the Eagles up 14-0.

Following a69-yard TD scamper by Ronnie Hunsaker, Nic Horner found Londyn Little for a 42-yard TD reception.

Jackson Holmes caught an eight-yard TD pass from Nic Horner to close out first quarter scoring.

Donavan Bieber added a seven-yard TD run in the second quarter and Kyle McConachie scored on a six-yard run for the Eagles.

Nic Horner was 6-for-7 passing on the night for 147 yards and three passing TDs in addition to the rushing score.

He now holds the school record for most career TD passes with 40.

Corey Saathoff

Corey is the editor of the Republic-Times. He has worked at the newspaper since 2004, and currently resides in Columbia. He is also the principal singer-songwriter and plays guitar in St. Louis area country-rock band The Trophy Mules.
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