Andrew Stannix, splitting time with Nathan Stearns at quarterback, threw three scoring strikes Saturday as the Central Alberta Buccaneers blitzed the visiting Lloydminster Vandals 62-7 in an Alberta Football League mismatch.
Catching touchdown passes for the Bucs at Lacombe’s MEGlobal Athletic Park were Richard Snyder, Matt Merkley and Tylor Johnson. Stearns and Curtis Williams each rushed for a major, while Snyder and Merkley each contributed a punt-return touchdown and Johnson returned a missed field goal 128 yards for another score.
Johnson added a field goal and seven converts, Josh Sorensen chipped in with a two-point conversion and Kenton Poelzer scored a safety.
The Bucs, who led 38-0 at halftime, were dominant defensively as linemen Ian Keetch and Mike Clarkson each recorded three quarterback sacks.
The 2-0 Buccaneers return to action June 22 at 6 p.m. against the visiting Calgary Gators.