(Atlantic) Carroll secured its second consecutive Class 3A District #6 title with a 55-7 win over Atlantic on Friday night.
Adam Mahlik scored three touchdowns, bringing his season total to 24 rushing touchdowns. Backup running back freshman Brock Landon scored two touchdowns. Quarterback Kamden King and Lincoln Burke each scored one touchdown, and the other score came on a blocked punt.
The Tigers drove 65 yards on their opening possession. Quarterback Kamden King capped the drive with a five-yard run, giving the visitors a 7-0 lead after the PAT, and Mahlik scored the other to give Carroll a 14-0 first-quarter advantage.
The Tigers extended their lead to 21-0 on a blocked punt, and Mahlik and Burke scored on 12- and 23-yard runs to push the lead to 35-0 at the break.
Carroll scored three more times in the second half to build a 55-0 lead. Mahlik capped his night with a 22-yard run in the third quarter, and Brock Landon scored back-to-back touchdowns, seven and one, to lead 55-0.
Atlantic senior linebacker Carter Hadley moved into the backfield, got his number called, and took the ball 61 yards to the house for his first carry of the season to put the Trojans on the board. Additionally, Hadley led the defense with 10.5 tackles, three tackles for loss, and one sack.
Atlantic Head Coach Joe Brummer said the loss was tough for the seniors.
Atlantic returns a stable full of underclassmen next season, including the entire offensive line.
Carroll heads to the playoffs with an 8-1 record. Atlantic bows out with a 5-4 record and a third-place finish in District #6.
(Top Photo: Atlantic Head Coach Joe Brummer addressing the team following the loss. Bottom Photo: Carroll gathers together following the win over the Trojans)
