Football Recap: Rockford Rockets vs. Sauk Centre Mainstreeters
Rockford got themselves on the board against Sauk Centre on Wednesday, but Sauk Centre never followed suit. They blew past the Sauk Centre Mainstreeters 20-0. The victory was some much needed relief for the Rockets as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Braden Blanchard went supernova for Rockford, picking up 106 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Blanchard was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 60 yards. Tim Houghton was another key player, throwing for 154 yards and three touchdowns.
Rockford wouldn't let Sauk Centre keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Peter Thomas, Micah Linna, and Owen Dornsbach picked up one apiece.
Rockford's win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5. As for Sauk Centre, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Rockford will venture away from home to face off against Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Rockford surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sauk Centre, they will be playing at home against Melrose at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday.
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