Three first-half touchdowns helped Frederick (7-1) to a 19-6 victory over Walkersville (2-6), spoiling the Lions' Homecoming and avenging last year's 49-48 overtime loss.

"Those guys (Walkersville ) played great today, and my guys, they learned a lot," Cadets coach Vince Ahearn said.

"We played great. They're basically an undefeated team and we played well enough to win," Lions coach Ryan Hines said.

With over a minute to play in the first quarter, the Cadets scored two touchdowns 15 seconds apart as they stormed to a 13-0 lead.

Following a three-and-out on Frederick 's first possession, the Cadets drove 82 yards on nine plays. On a first-and-10 from the 28, April found receiver Hank Adams open for a gain of 29 yards. Two plays later, April rolled right and scampered 29 yards. Once in the red zone, Kevin Fisher found the end zone on an inside handoff from 5 yards out.

On the kickoff, a Lions player was hit with the ball as Brett DeHaven recovered the fumble at midfield for Frederick . April hit DeHaven with a swing pass on the next play as DeHaven streaked down the right sideline and scored. Neil Leishman's extra point was no good as the Cadets took a 13-0 lead.

Walkersville , without running backs D.J. Watkins and Keith Brown, who are lost for the year with injuries, had to rely on Luke Castillo and Tyler White to carry the load.

"(Castillo) did exactly what we asked him to do," Hines said. "He ran hard on every play and took care of the ball.

Castillo anchored the Lions' lone scoring drive of the day with several bruising runs. Castillo picked up 33 yards on six carries during the drive before quarterback Zach Powell hit tight end Ethan Senn over the middle for a 10-yard touchdown with 3:33 left to play in the second quarter.

"This team plays with a lot of heart. We've always been a second-half team with a 'no quit' attitude," Senn said.

Frederick scored once more before halftime. A huge pass interference penalty against the Lions a on third-and-14 set up a 34-yard touchdown pass from April to Steve Long.

Both defenses came out ready to play in the second half. In the first possession of the third quarter, Walkersville stopped Frederick on a fourth-and-14 from the Lions' 20. Downs recovered a fumble for the Lions on the Cadets next possession.

The Cadets stopped two fourth-quarter drives in the red zone as Jake Guillen and Joe Masci picked off Powell.

"For a 2-6 team, they're a lot better than their record," Hines said of his squad. "The games come down to one or two plays and I think it shows the development of the program."

April completed 16-of-27 passes for 225 yards and ran eight times for 20 yards. Josh Jackson ran nine times for 58 yards.

Powell completed 16-of-32 passes for 171 yards. Castillo finished with 24 carries for 112 yards.

NOTES: Throughout the game, members of the 1986, 1987, and 1992 Walkersville football teams were honored.