Douglas Scores 59 Points in Opener

football_5.jpgDouglas opened the 2011 high school football season with a 59-25 victory at Cottage Grove.

Quarterback Riley Lavin tossed four touchdown passes and rushed for two scores as the Trojans (1-0) rolled to the non-league win Friday night.

Far West League foe Sutherlin had four turnovers in a 28-14 loss to North Valley; and South Umpqua was beaten by Newport 36-14 in a game played Saturday at Hillsboro Stadium.

SU's Blake Johnson threw a 16-yard touchdown strike to DJ McKenna; and freshman backup Erik Johnson had an impressive debut with a 47-yard TD pass to Kristian Evans.

Wide Receiver Kenyatta Dunmore had four touchdowns for the Cubs.