<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=4gKcWR_0vPSXVfj00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=4gKcWR_0vPSXVfj00" width="533" height="300" >Columbus gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 45-28 win over the Independence Bulldogs.Columbus got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jack Vilela out in front who threw for 326 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Jace Midgett was Vilela's top target, picking up 179 receiving yards and four touchdowns.On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Columbus' defense and their three sacks. In that department, Brandon Stice was the leader with two. He didn't just play on offense: he also picked up two sacks and made six total tackles.Columbus will face off against Galena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Independence, they are taking a road trip to face off against Mulvane at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps</div></body>

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Football Recap: Columbus Starts Season with Win at Home

Columbus gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Thursday. They enjoyed a cozy 45-28 win over the Independence Bulldogs. Columbus got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jack Vilela out in front who threw for 326 yards and five touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Jace Midgett was Vilela's top target, picking up 179 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

Football Recap: Columbus Starts Season with Win at Home

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