Football Game Preview: Akron-Westfield vs. West Hancock

Playoff time is here, and Akron-Westfield and West Hancock are set to clash on Friday . Akron-Westfield know how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past four matchups -- so hopefully West Hancock like a good challenge.

Akron-Westfield earned some postseason bragging rights after a successful outing last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 42-21 margin over Westwood. The rankings were on Akron-Westfield side, but they didn't forecast quite such a lopsided result.

Meanwhile, West Hancock brought a four-game winning streak into their game against Hinton last week; they left with a five-game streak. West Hancock put the hurt on Hinton with a sharp 42-20 victory. Followers of West Hancock probably expected little less of the team in a season in which they have collected five blowout victories.

Their wins lifted both teams to an identical 8-2. Since neither squad is a stranger to landslide victories this season, you'd better bet it will be hard-fought showdown.

Playoff bracket for these teams

See how Akron-Westfield vs. West Hancock plays out in the box score here

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