MALAD - The Malad football team crushed Firth 39-0 Friday in a game that was called in the middle of the second quarter because Malad's lights failed.

One set of lights never turned on, and with about five minutes left before halftime and Malad in Firth's red zone, another set of lights shut off. The referees called the game then.

"A lot of kids would have loved to see some playing time," Malad coach McKay Young said. "We were hoping to really polish up for Declo."

That would be Malad's next opponent. The Dragons (1-1) have a bye next week before facing the Hornets on Sept. 18.

Malad took a 26-0 lead after the first quarter, with junior Buddy Southwick accounting for three touchdowns. Two of them were rushing scores. Young credited the offensive output to the Dragons' offensive line.

"They controlled the line of scrimmage the whole time," Young said.

Malad's defense also played its part, holding Firth to -25 yards.