The Wyoming football team picked up right where it left off in the state championship game last December in Canton.

Wyoming senior quarterback Evan Prater, a University of Cincinnati verbal commit, was 14 of 17 passing for two touchdowns, and he rushed for four touchdowns as the reigning Division IV state champion Cowboys defeated host Columbus Academy 40-7 Friday night.

"Some of the plays he made tonight were incredible," Wyoming coach Aaron Hancock told WCPO on the bus ride home late Friday night. "I wish I could send you some video. He did a tremendous job of keeping plays alive."

Prater, rated the state's No. 2 player overall in the 2020 class by 247 Sports, was wrapped up by Columbus Academy defenders at his legs on one particular play but managed to throw a 20-yard touchdown pass.

"He did a tremendous job," Hancock said. "I am being very honest — I can't think of a better football player in the state of Ohio right now."

The Cowboys, which have won 16 consecutive games dating back to the 2018 season, took a 7-0 lead early in the first quarter when Prater found junior Joop Mitchell for an 80-yard pass connection. Mitchell had four receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns.

Wyoming (1-0), which has a 32-game regular-season winning streak — the longest active streak in Ohio — led 21-7 at halftime. Senior running back Elijah McGee had 164 yards rushing.

The defense was led by several players including senior linebacker Camden O'Gara. Senior Wil Schuehler had an interception.

Prater and the Wyoming seniors are 40-3 as a class the past three seasons.

Wyoming has 53 consecutive games of allowing 40 or less points in a game, according to Drew Pasteur. The Cowboys haven't allowed 30 or more points in 29 consecutive games.

Wyoming plays host to Taft (1-0) Sept. 6.

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