Ontario secures season-opening win over Lexington with special teams play
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 3:45 AM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
Ontario started its season strong with a 35-7 victory over Lexington on August 21. Cam Powers set the tone with an 80-yard touchdown return on the opening kickoff. After Lexington briefly tied the game, Ontario scored 28 unanswered points, led by a strong run game from Max Ciroli and Gavin Miller. Quarterback Sean Tanner and Miller effectively utilized a two-QB system, contributing to both offense and defense throughout the match. Ontario's defense delivered a shutout in the second half, limiting Lexington to 190 total yards.
- •Ontario led 14-7 at halftime.
- •Cam Powers scored on an opening kickoff return.
- •Max Ciroli rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown.
- •Gavin Miller had a rushing touchdown and threw for another.
- •Lexington forced three turnovers but struggled offensively.
- 3:45 AMYahoo Sports — Opening TD return, 2-QB system worked well for Ontario in win over Lexington
"The tone was set right from the opening kickoff of Ontario’s 35-7 Week 1 victory over Lexington.
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