The Lions jumped out quickly, scoring 14 points in the opening quarter before taking a 20-0 advantage into halftime. MVCA added 13 more points in the third quarter and seven in the fourth to complete the shutout.

Sophomore quarterback Will Cameron led the Lions through the air, completing 19-of-28 passes for 263 yards and three touchdowns. Cameron's performance currently ranks second among Miami Valley Conference quarterbacks in passing yards.

Senior Jeremiah DesJardins was Cameron's leading target, hauling in five passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns, while senior AJ Ardizzone caught six passes for 83 yards and a score. DesJardins is currently tied for third in the MVC in receiving yards, with Ardizzone ranking fifth.

The Lions were also productive on the ground. Aydin Sistrunk carried the ball 14 times for 86 yards and three touchdowns, helping MVCA finish with 117 rushing yards to go along with 283 yards through the air.

MVCA's defense controlled the game throughout the night, holding East Clinton to just 95 total yards, including only 21 rushing yards. The Lions forced four turnovers, highlighted by three interceptions.

Junior Lucas Livezey picked off two passes and currently sits alone atop the MVC interception leaderboard. DesJardins added an interception of his own. Hans Erickson led the Lions with 10 tackles, eight solo, while also recording a tackle for loss, forced fumble and fumble recovery. Layton Reeves added five tackles and a team-high three tackles for loss.

The Lions return to action Friday, August 28, when they travel to face Clermont Northeastern at 7 p.m.