Taylor County found out early Friday that perennial 4A-power Boyle County, despite three losses in its first five games, still packs a potent punch.
The Rebels (3-3, 1-0) accumulated 535 total yards to just 139 for the Cardinals and posted a 53-0 home-field win.
The Cardinal defense held the Rebels in check early, giving up only a three-yard QB Casey Whittle touchdown through the first quarter and forcing two Boyle County punts.