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Rage cruises past Janesville Nighthawks

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Rage running back Brennon McElrath runs away from the Nighthawk defense on Saturday.

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Rage receiver (80) runs for extra yardage between Nighthawks David Harper, left, and Dom Fowler on Saturday.

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Rage quarterback Danny Roberts drags Nighthawk defender Jamison Diehl on Saturday.

JANESVILLE — The Rock County Rage went to 2-0 in the Great Midwest Football League e with a 50-2 victory over the Janesville Nighthawks on Saturday at Monterey Park.

Dyshaun Thomas took over at quarterback after Rage starting quarterback Danny Roberts was knocked out of the game with a bruised foot in the first quarter.

Thomas completed eight of 13 passes for 147 yards, including a 44-yard scoring pass to Jarmar Ayers.

The defense led the Rage, holding the Nighthawks (0-2) without a touchdown.

Tyler Honeck led the Rock County defense with nine tackles, including four for loss. Sancho Ellis had 2.5 sacks, while Carl Crawford had 1.5 sacks.

In all, the Rage defense had eight sacks and five interceptions.

T.J. Listenbee added an 80-yard punt return for a score in the third quarter.

The Rage will play their first home game next Saturday at Milton High. Rock County takes on the Illinois Gators at 6 p.m.

RAGE 50, NIGHTHAWKS

Rage 13 15 7 15—50 Nighthawks 0 0 0 2—2

First Quarter RC—Jarrod Copper, 6 run (kick failed). RCNate Wallman, 15 fumble return (Derek Wickhem kick). Second Quarter RC—Wallman, 6 run (kick failed). RC—Sancho Ellis, 6 interception return (pass failed). RC—FG, Wickhem, 25. Third Quarter

RC—T.J. Listenbee, 80 punt return (Wickhem kick). Fourth Quarter J—Safety, runner tackled in end zone. RC Jarmar Ayers, 44 pass from Dyshaun Thomas (Wickhem kick). RC—Charles Steele, 48 inter ception return (Alex Stowe pass from Thomas)