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Keith High recorded one of the state’s biggest upsets on Friday night.

Quarterback Terrell Lumpkin accounted for four touchdowns and 320 yards of total offense as the Bears spanked No. 5 Linden 43-0 at J.V. Caldwell Stadium in Orrville.

The Bears (3-0, 1-0 Region 3, Class 1A) hold the tiebreaker advantage over the Patriots (0-2, 0-1) should the two teams finished tied for first.

Keith High head coach Anthony Lumpkin said it was a great victory, but he sees the bigger picture.

“It was a hell of a win, I heard a lot of thunder on the field and that’s what I wanted to hear,” Lumpkin said. “But we’ve got to practice better.”

Keith raced out to a 21-0 first quarter lead and never looked back.

Lumpkin’s 1-yard touchdown run, Jayln Jones’ 60-yard punt return and Jones’ 3-yard TD were the Bears’ first quarter scores.

Keith continued its scoring onslaught in the second quarter, grabbing a commanding 35-0 halftime lead.

Lumpkin threw a pair of 60-yard touchdown passes to Javon Richardson and Jeffrey Cochran were the two Bears’ touchdowns in the second quarter.

Keith scored its final points in the third quarter on Lumpkin’s 47-yard touchdown run and a two-point conversion run.

Keith played solid defense for the third straight and another shutout. The Bears’ defense forced four turnovers.

Lumpkin threw for 170 yards, two touchdowns, 78 yards on a interception return and 72 yards rushing with two scores.

Jones finished with 201 yards of total offense. He ran for 80 yards and a touchdown, adding 121 yards on punt returns and another touchdown.

For Jones, it was a rare victory over the Patriots, who lead the series 10-3.

“Linden has beaten Keith my first three years in high school, I finally got them my senior year,” Jones said.

Lumpkin refused to celebrate.“I’m not going to belittle them, they have a championship in their trophy case,” Lumpkin said.