North Callaway (7-1) scored 14 points in the final four minutes of the first half, including one touchdown that followed a fumble recovery on a kickoff. Jaiden Galbreath eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards for the season with 187 yards and two touchdowns on 24 carries, and Collin Moore added 101 yards on 14 carries for 326 yards on the ground for the Thunderbirds.
For Van-Far (6-2), Tyson Douglas ran for 140 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries, and Gaven Gaston caught seven passed for 90 yards and a touchdown.
North Callaway plays at Eastern Missouri Conference foe Wright City (4-4) next Friday to close the regular season whole Van-Far hosts Scotland County (4-4) on Thursday.
Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger.