The Lone Oak Buffaloes improved to 2-0 on the season with a dominant 27-0 victory over the Winona Wildcats on Friday night. Lone Oak’s offense and defense were firing on all cylinders, with a relentless attack that led to 24 first downs and a defense that completely smothered the Wildcats.
Offensive Highlights
Lone Oak’s offense was unstoppable, racking up 24 first downs while methodically moving the ball down the field. Quarterback Slayde Parnell led the charge, completing 15 of 25 passes for 181 yards and three touchdowns. His pinpoint passing allowed wide receiver Tre Hubbard to shine, catching four passes for 80 yards, including a 33-yard touchdown in the third quarter that put the game out of reach.
Wide receiver Nick Counts got the scoring started in the second quarter with an 11-yard touchdown grab, followed by Daniel Barahona’s 24-yard catch-and-run touchdown that gave the Buffaloes a commanding lead. Running back Moi Perez also made his presence felt with a 1-yard touchdown run, showing his ability to find the end zone on the ground and adding two successful PATs.
In the run game, Perez was a force, carrying the ball 15 times for 76 yards. Aidan McCullum provided support with 11 carries for 48 yards, helping Lone Oak control the tempo and maintain long drives.
Defensive Dominance
The Buffaloes’ defense was unyielding, pitching a shutout while limiting Winona to just 122 total yards. Lone Oak forced two turnovers, with freshman Jackson Debord and senior Corbin Johnson both grabbing key interceptions. The defense kept the pressure on Winona’s quarterback, racking up three sacks and six tackles for loss, while holding the Wildcats to only seven first downs.
Lone Oak's aggressive defense also saw standout performances from Brice Forgy, who recovered two fumbles and recorded a sack, and Moises Perez, who led the team with seven tackles, including two tackles for loss.
Despite Lone Oak's two interceptions on offense, the Buffaloes’ defense more than made up for the mistakes, forcing four total turnovers by the Wildcats. Forgy’s timely recoveries and Debord’s crucial interception helped the Buffaloes maintain control throughout the contest.
Key Stats
Total Yards: Lone Oak 383, Winona 122
First Downs: Lone Oak 24, Winona 7
Turnovers: Lone Oak 4, Winona 2
Penalties: Lone Oak 2 for 10 yards, Winona 10 for 65 yards
Scoring Summary
2nd Quarter:
Nick Counts 11-yard TD pass from Slayde Parnell (Moi Perez kick)
Moi Perez 1-yard TD run (Moi Perez kick)
Daniel Barahona 24-yard TD pass from Slayde Parnell (kick failed)
3rd Quarter:
Tre Hubbard 33-yard TD pass from Slayde Parnell (Moi Perez kick)
With the win, the Lone Oak Buffaloes will carry their momentum into next week as they prepare for another tough opponent. Their offensive prowess and lockdown defense make them a formidable team as the season progresses.
