Area roundup: Perry-Lecompton conquers district

? Perry-Lecompton’s football team crushed Atchison, 31-7, on Thursday and, in the process, wrapped up a Class 4A district championship for the first time since 1999.

The Kaws, 8-1, will be awarded a home game Tuesday in the first round of the playoffs against a yet-to-be-determined foe.

“It’s a great feeling, no doubt about it. Congratulations to our kids and staff and whole community,” P-L coach Mike Paramore said.

Shane Gimzo rushed for 112 yards off 18 carries and scored a touchdown on a 51-yard run.

The Kaws had five interceptions: two by Dillan Harrell and one apiece by Caleb Denton, Kyle Morgison and Joel Gantz.

De Soto 20, Spring Hill 7

Spring Hill – Sophomore running back Dylan Burford had 82 yards on 11 attempts, while senior quarterback Erik Hill connected on 10 of 21 passing attempts for 192 yards.

“We always tell the kids, when you get here, we’re in one situation, and when you leave, is it in a better situation?” De Soto coach Brad Scott said. “This senior class definitely did that, and I’m just so proud of them.”

The victory earned the Wildcats a winning season, finishing 5-4 overall and 1-2 in their district.

Oskaloosa 54, McLouth 20

McLouth – Boone Heston scored on runs of 1 and 31 yards and threw a 53-yard touchdown pass to Chase Tenpenny to lead the Bears.

Topeka Hayden 43, Santa Fe Trail 7

Carbondale – Jesse Bahner scored Trail’s only touchdown on a 23-yard pass from Phoenix Anschutz. SF Trail fell to 1-8.