Football Recap: Halstead Finds Playoff Glory Versus Lakin

By Team Reports Nov 7, 2024, 8:43am

Football Recap: Halstead Dragons vs. Lakin Broncs

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With a playoff game on the line, Halstead rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Lakin Broncs 36-6. Considering the Dragons have won three matchups by more than 29 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.

Halstead's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Joey Millspaugh, who rushed for 119 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also picked up 45 receiving yards. Millspaugh is becoming a predictor of Halstead's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Breeson Bigley was another key back, rushing for 105 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.

Halstead has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matches, which provided a massive bump to their 4-5 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.3 points per game. As for Lakin, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-3.

Halstead will venture away from home to take on Beloit at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Beloit's defense has only allowed 11.6 points per game this season, so Halstead's offense will have their work cut out for them. Lakin does not have any more games scheduled as of now.

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