Lions tally 42-12 victory at home over Holley to earn first win of season and for first-year coach McMorris behind inspiring offense

Wellsville’s Dalton Ketchner, bottom, JJ Howard (87) and Anthony Stamey (28) all bring down the Holley ball carrier during Saturday night’s 42-12 victory in Wellsville. [Photo courtesy of John Anderson]

Wellsville quarterback Alex Perkins (10) looks to provide a pass downfield on the run during Saturday night’s home contest against Holley. [Photo courtesy of John Anderson]

Wellsville head coach Bob McMorris, off-center, talks with his team after they defeated Holley on Saturday by a 42-12 count to pick up his first win as head coach, and the team’s first win of the season. [Photo courtesy of John Anderson]

WELLSVILLE — The Wellsville Lions football team went back to the basics last week to work on blocking on offense and spent extra time on defense.

After two straight winless seasons and an 0-2 start, it was time to get defensive.

The defense, fueled by a big two-point conversion stop by Shane Davidson, kept Holley from tying the game at 8-8 early on Saturday.

That play and an inspired offense in front of a huge “Glow Lions” crowd took over from there as Wellsville defeated the Holley Hawks, 42-12.

For more on the Lions big victory over the Hawks, you can click the orange link for the article written by John Anderson, which is available for reading online at The Wellsville Sun.