Wright City Coach James Weir knew it was merely a matter of time until Trent Davis unleashed his wrath on opposing defenses. Injuries prevented Trent Davis from playing in all but one game a year ago. During last Friday's season opener, the junior running back proved he hadn't lost his edge. Davis accounted for three touchdowns in the Wildcats 31-19 win over visiting Mexico. He ran the ball 20 times for 136 yards. He also caught a 56-yard touchdown strike from quarterback Zac Kaibel. "It's exactly what I knew he could do if and when we could get him healthy," said Weir. "Our line did a nice job of blocking for him." Weir had general concerns about the line heading into the season, primarily because of its inexperience. "It's just like any year, you always have some questions in that first game," said Weir. "But I thought they did a great job." The horses up front enabled Wright City to amass 384 total yards. Kaibel connected on 4-of-5 passes for 198 yards and two touchdowns. The Wildcats generated 186 yards from 37 carries on the ground. Their offensive production didn't let up and it's ultimately what set them over the top in the fourth quarter. Mexico struck first, taking a 7-0 advantage in the first quarter. Wright City promptly answered with an 82-yard touchdown pass to Deon Bradshaw. A blocked extra point kept Mexico in control 7-6 heading into the second quarter. Davis opened the period with a 56-yard touchdown run to put the Wildcats in command 12-7 at halftime. Mexico responded in the third, but Wright City scored on the Bulldogs ensuing drive. Junior Cody Cox returned a 40-yard interception for a touchdown. Weir says Mexico was relentless, working for every yard it earned. "That's what was nice about this win, was that it was against a good team, and they didn't help us out any," said Weir. "The points we got were off things we did well." During last year's meeting, Wright City had gifted Mexico multiple turnovers and penalties, resulting in a 40-0 setback. Friday's game was much cleaner, free of those turnovers and mistakes. Still, it challenged Weir's team for a full four quarters. Mexico pounced back on top to open the final quarter, going ahead 19-18. It was the final time Wright City's defense broke the rest of the night. "Our defensive guys did a nice job," said Weir. "We didn't give up big plays. And even when they get the ball on a fumble on our 25, we made them work to reach the end zone." The turnover was one of two fumbles the Wildcats committed. They scored twice in the game's final moments. Kaibel reached on a five yard run and Davis followed with a 12-yard touchdown run to give Wright City its largest lead of the game. A two-point conversion catch by Greg Preis capped off the Wildcats first season-opening win since beating Bowling Green in 2006. "It's always nice for our confidence to win that first game," said Weir. "The kids feel more at ease and realize their work and practice really pays off." The Wildcats travel to South Callaway this Friday for a nonconference battle at 7 p.m.