Football Recap: Sanger Takes a Tough Playoff Loss

By Team Reports Nov 9, 2024, 5:06pm

Football Recap: Sanger Apaches vs. Clovis North Broncos

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Sanger and Clovis North squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Sanger had to settle for second. The game between them and the Clovis North Broncos wasn't particularly close, with the Sanger Apaches falling 24-6. The Apaches were red-hot offensively headed into the contest (they scored no less than 31 points in the five matches prior) but the Broncos' defense proved too tough.

Bryson Baker and Kendale McGrew certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Baker rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown, while McGrew rushed for 110 yards on only 14 carries.

Even though they lost, Sanger was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 208 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups.

The loss snapped Sanger's winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 8-3 record. As for Clovis North, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-3.

Sanger does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Clovis North, they will take on Central at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Central's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four games.

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