Football Recap: Truckee Wolverines vs. Spring Creek Spartans
Truckee had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat the Spring Creek Spartans 49-7. The Wolverines' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Joseph Birnbaum was his usual excellent self, rushing for 120 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry, and also picking up 35 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023. Jace Estabrook was in the mix as well, providing Truckee with two touchdowns.
Truckee was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 407 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 204 rushing yards in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Truckee's win was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. As for Spring Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 5-7.
Truckee has already played their next contest, a 41-27 victory against Virgin Valley on the 16th. Spring Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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