The Oakwood Comets opened their 2026 season in dominant fashion, routing the Bismarck‑Henning/Rossville‑Alvin Blue Devils 61‑14 on Friday night.
From the opening drive, the Comets showcased a potent mix of arm and leg, striking first with a 67‑yard strike to wideout Nathan Young and capping the series with a 57‑yard rush by running back Kyler Johnson.
Quarterback Alex Wallace, who finished the night with three touchdowns, connected repeatedly with Young, who hauled in five catches for 135 yards and three scores, while the ground game amassed 253 rushing yards.
The defense set the tone early, forcing a turnover that led to a short field and a quick touchdown, and later limited the Blue Devils to negative rushing yards, with linebacker Cooper Lappin tallying ten tackles and a fumble recovery.
Junior Braxton Schmit’s 49‑yard touchdown pass in the third quarter trimmed the lead to 27‑14, but the Comets responded with a 78‑yard rush by Frankie Resendez, who added two touchdowns on the ground.
Coach Cameron Lee praised the team’s preparation and adjustments, noting the three turnovers in the first half but emphasizing the squad’s resilience and chemistry.
Looking Ahead
The victory positions Oakwood for its home opener against Momence next Friday, a matchup that will test the Comets’ depth as they continue to fine‑tune their balanced offense and stout defense.