Fossil Ridge eases by Lamar

Keller Fossil Ridge overcame 16 penalties and a 10-0 deficit to beat Arlington Lamar in its season opener on Friday night at Keller ISD Athletic Complex.

Key players: Fossil Ridge quarterback Max Akin accounted for five touchdowns and 363 yards of offense. Arlington Lamar’s Devon Wright had two interceptions.

Key stat: Fossil Ridge accounted for 497 yards of offense, 308 through the air and held Lamar to just one yard rushing on 29 carries.

Records: Keller Fossil Ridge 1-0, Arlington Lamar 0-1

This story was originally published August 26, 2016 at 11:02 PM with the headline "Fossil Ridge eases by Lamar."