Butler opens season with 47-12 win at Independence
KicKobe McCrary rushed for 121 yards and three touchdowns to help Butler defeat host Independence 47-12 on Thursday night in the opener for both teams.
Butler’s defense held Independence to 210 yards, 75 passing and 135 rushing. The Grizzlies amassed 313 yards, 106 passing and 207 rushing.
Butler quarterback Colton Howell completed 11 of 14 passes for 105 yards with one touchdown and no interceptions.
Butler will play host to No. 1 Iowa Western on Sept. 5.
Butler | 14 | 13 | 7 | 13 | — | 47 |
Independence | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 | — | 12 |
B — McCrary 6 run (Smith kick)
B — Abdul 3 run (Smith kick)
B — Rodriguez 80 blocked FG return (Smith kick)
B — McCrary 10 run (kick failed)
I — Smith 4 pass from Gremmel (run failed)
B — Pringle 10 pass from Howell (Smith kick)
B — McCrary 7 run (kick failed)
I — Gremmel 1 run (kick failed)
B — Thomas 15 run (Smith kick)
Individual Statistics
Rushing — Butler, McCrary 15-121, Thomas 3-30, Abdul 6-24, Howell 4-13, Autry 1-8, Vinson 1-6, McGaugh 1-4, team 2-(-2). Independence, Thomas 22-71, Collins 13-47, Gennel 12-32, Carrasco 1-(-15).
Passing — Butler, Howell 11-14-0 105, Thomas 1-1-0 1. Independence, Gemmel 12-19-0 75.
Receiving — Butler, Pringle 4-40, Gallup 4-32, Burris 1-19, Johnson 2-14, team 1-1. Independence, Holsey 4-47, Ambler 1-11, Thomas 1-10, Smtih 2-9, Arnezcue 1-6, Jones 1-1, Smith 2-(-9).
This story was originally published August 27, 2015 at 10:28 PM with the headline "Butler opens season with 47-12 win at Independence."