Spartans win big in football opener

 GRISWOLD (Aug. 27) -- Exira-Elk Horn-Kimballton opened the football season last Friday night with a dominating 59-8 non-district win at Griswold.
 The Spartans led just 16-8 after one quarter before outscoring the host Tigers 35-0 over the next two periods.
 Junior quarterback Trey Petersen had an outstanding game overall, completing 9-of-18 passes for 157 yards and three touchdowns and rushing for 107 yards and three more scores. Backup QB Jameson Kilworth completed all four of his passes for 63 yards and one TD.
 Tyler Kingery led the Spartan receiving corps with six catches for 98 yards and three touchdowns. He also gained 43 yards on two carries. Kayden Hansen had three catches for 41 yards and one TD and Aiden Flathers added a 41-yard reception.
 Defensively, Alex Hansen had a 20-yard pick-six for the Spartans and Derrek Kommes also intercepted a pass.