MURRAY — Murray’s fast start was the biggest difference in its 64-40 victory over Colo-Nesco here Monday night, but arguably the biggest play of the game came in the third quarter, after the Royals had just cut Murray’s lead to 30-16, making it a two-possession game.

Colo-Nesco started the half with the ball, trailing 30-8. On the second play of the Royals’ drive, senior running back Adam Lytle took the ball off the right side for a 58-yard touchdown.

Senior quarterback Brandyn Neimeyer carried the ball up the middle for the 2-point conversion, making it a 30-16 ballgame with 11:34 remaining in the third quarter.