By Jake McCoy

Homecoming 2025 was a success for the Grand Lake Hornets as they absolutely dominated the visiting Merryville Panthers, 48-14.

The Panthers would get on the board first on a trick play but it was all Grand Lake after that as the Hornets would never look back, cruising to a blowout victory!

Scoring Summary:

MHS: Blaze Brister 15 yard pass Brooks Lukens (2 pt. conversion good)

GL: Zac Manuel 30 yard run (Luke Wainwright kick)

GL: Jax Tingler 8 yard run (Wainwright kick)

GL: JJ LaBove 24 yard run (Wainwright kick)

GL: Kelan Vazquez 23 yard run (Wainwright kick)

GL: Baker Knowles 56 yard run (Wainwright kick)

GL: Manuel 65 yard run (kick failed)

GL: Clint Taylor 4 yard run (Silas Pearce kick)

MHS: Carsten Lukens 5 yard run (conversion failed).

Quick Stats:

Rushing – Baker Knowles 4-151, Zac Manuel 5-115, JJ LaBove 2-32, Kelan Vazquez 1-23, Law Faulk 4-16, Jax Tingler 1-8, Rev Primeaux 1-4, Caison Maynard 1-3.

Final Score: Grand Lake 48, Merryville 14.