Tolsia shut down Phelps and running back John Wilson ran for three scores as the Rebels beat the Hornets, 34-8 at Marty Casey Stadium on Friday night.
Phelps, which dropped to 4-6, avoided being shutout in the final quarter on running back Dominick Francis’ 10-yard run and conversion. He carried 15 times for 80 yards.
Phelps will be in action this coming Friday night when the Hornets journey to Hazard (6-4) to face the Bulldogs at Daniel Field in the opening round of the Class 1A playoffs. Kickoff is set for 7:30 p.m.
At Phelps
SCORE BY QUARTERS:
TL (6-3)….6 22 0 6 – 34
PH (3-5)….0 0 0 8 – 8
First Quarter
TL – Jesse Muncy, 1-yard run (kick failed), 6:52
Second Quarter
TL – John Wilson, 12-yard run (John Wilson run), 11:52
TL – John Wilson, 40-yard run (Jesse Muncy kick), 9:36
TL – Josh Wilson, 8-yard pass from Jesse Muncy (kick failed), :11
Third Quarter
No scoring
Fourth Quarter
PH – Dominick Francis, 10-yard run (Dominick Francis run), 8:03
TL – John Wilson, 6-yard run (kick failed), 2:11
Next up: Phelps (4-6) at Hazard (6-4), Class 1A playoffs, 7:30 p.m., Nov. 8.