PITTSBURGH — The wing-T offense isn't considered a quick-score attack — but don't tell Karns City that.

The Gremlins managed three touchdowns on their first eight plays from scrimmage and added a defensive score in the middle to start their 55-7 rout of Brashear Friday night at Cupples Stadium.

After allowing the Bulls to return the opening kickoff to its own 27-yard line, Karns City (2-0) came up with a defensive hold on fourth down to take over at its 23.

Only three plays were needed to take the lead for good.

Tristan Rhoades plowed ahead for a short gain before Christian Turner broke two tackles and weaved his way 39 yards downfield to set up shop at the Bulls 36.

On the following play Collin Dunmyre sliced through the defense and found his way into the endzone.

Dunmyre would also punch in the Gremlins next touchdown less than three minutes later from 4 yards out.

Then it was the defense's turn, as senior Cody Deal intercepted Brashear quarterback Therran Coleman on the ensuing play and zigzagged his way past defenders 35 yards for the score.

Following another Bulls punt, Karns City went 52 yards in two plays to grab a 28-0 lead before the sun had even set behind the Pittsburgh skyline.

“I think we just came out and executed, made plays when we had to make plays” Gremlins coach Ed Conto said. “I was pleased because when you get a little bit of a rout going a lot of times kids quit playing, but I think our guys kept playing hard.”

The discrepancy on the scoreboard matched the disparity on the stat sheet as Karns City outgained Brashear 468-130.

The Gremlins ran for 351 yards, averaging just more than 10 yards per carry.

Defensively, Karns City held the Bulls quarterbacks to only four completions on 19 attempts for just 33 yards through the air.

But it was the physical play up front by the Gremlins that allowed them to dominate both lines of scrimmage and control the game.

The unique wing-T didn't hurt either, as the Bulls clearly struggled with its complexities.

“We don't see a whole lot of that (offense), and they run it really well,” Brashear coach Rick Murphy said. “We tried to get as many reps looking at it in a week, but they do a real good job running that, and it's difficult to defend if you don't see it very often.”

Despite the large margin of victory and solid play from up and down his roster, Conto said there is still room for improvement, especially with protecting the ball.

Karns City lost two fumbles on the night, with one costing it a scoring opportunity from inside the Bulls 10-yard line late in the first half.

Still, Conto said he was pleased with how his team played, especially against an unfamiliar foe in an unfamiliar environment.

“It's fun (playing in the city),” he said. “I like getting out and doing different things and seeing different offenses.

“You go to different regions and they play a different style of football. It's nice.”