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The Allen Mustangs beat the Liberty Tigers 42-6 Friday night to earn their first district win of the season.

First quarter

Allen began the drubbing early in the game when senior Airyn Knighten scored a touchdown on a 70-yard run. The PAT kick, however, was unsuccessful.

At about six minutes into the game, senior quarterback Kason Smith connected with senior Boone Brecheen for an 81-yard touchdown pass. However, the following two-point conversion attempt failed.

Allen went up 20-0 after Smith again connected with Brecheen for a touchdown pass, and Airyn Knighten then rushed for a two-point conversion.

With about two minutes to go in the fi rst quarter, Liberty turned the ball over on downs. From their own 30-yard line, Allen quickly drove the field and scored on a 13-yard rushing touchdown by Knighten.

The score was 27-0 after a successful PAT kick.

Second quarter

With about eight minutes to go in the half, Knighten intercepted a Liberty pass at the Tigers’ 23-yard line. Kason Smith then scored a 23-yard touchdown on a quarterback keeper.

Allen missed the following PAT kick, however.

During the following drive, Allen recovered a Liberty fumble. After driving from Liberty’s 46-yard line down to the 10, the Mustangs turned the ball over on downs.

As Liberty was attempting to get out of a tight spot, senior Colton Dyer sacked the Tigers’ quarterback for a safety.

After receiving the free kick, Allen wasted no time in scoring again, that time on a 24-yard pass from Kason Smith to sophomore Gerison Johnson. A successful PAT kick by junior Clayton Shackelford made the score 42-0, Allen, at the half.

Second half

The Mustangs didn’t score again in the game, however, Allen sat its starters and began subbing in players during the second half to get playing experience. They also did a running clock in the third and fourth quarters.

Liberty did get a rushing touchdown about six minutes into the fourth quarter to bring the fi nal score to 42-6. Allen (3-3/1-2) will host the Konawa Tigers (2-4/2-1) tonight (Thursday). The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m.

Game statistics

Allen had 212 rushing yards and 154 passing yards for 366 total yards.

Offense

Passing

Kason Smith completed five of nine passes for 154 yards and three touchdowns.

Receiving

Boone Brecheen caught four passes for 130 yards and two touchdowns, while Gerison Johnson caught one pass for 24 Yards and had one touchdown.

Rushing

Airyn Knighten led the Mustangs in rushing with 115 yards on seven carries and had two touchdowns. Kason Smith kept the ball five times for 54 yards, and had one touchdown. Shawn Husband rushed three times for 23 yards; Brayden Griffi th had fi ve carries for 10 yards; O.Z. Braxton rushed twice for eight yards; and Rodey Arnold carried the ball twice for two yards.

Defense

Gerison Johnson led the team in tackles with eight. Three Mustangs --Shawn Husband, Caden Howard and Colton Howard had six tackles each. Others with tackles were Airyn Knighten, 4; Terrian Harris, 2; Brody Wallis, 1; Colton Dyer, 4; Quinton Walker, 3; Rodey Arnold, 2; Boone Brecheen, 1.

Standout Plays

Colton Dyer sacked the quarterback twice, and had one safety, while Shawn Husband sacked the quarterback once. Two players -- Airyn Knighten and Caden Howard -- each had an

interception.

Mustangs host Konawa Thursday