Lions use big first half to defeat Vikings, secure playoff seed | Sports

MOREHEAD Boyd County coach Evan Ferguson wanted his team to have a short memory. 

An early offensive outburst went a long way to securing a 35-14 Lions victory at Rowan County Friday night. 

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