Football Game Preview: Burton vs. Holston

The regular season was a success, but the real challenge begins now, in the postseason. Burton will square off against Holston at 1:30 PM on Saturday. Burton know how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with flashy point totals in its past eight matchups -- so hopefully Holston like a good challenge.

Last week, Burton stacked a fifth blowout onto their ever-increasing hoard. They claimed a resounding 42-0 win over Thomas Walker. The win was familiar territory for Burton, who now have eight in a row.

As for Holston, they have relied on a stalwart defense averaging points allowed per game, but that average took a hit last Friday. They were dealt a punishing 0-52 defeat at the hands of Chilhowie. Holston were in a tough position by the half, with the score sitting at 0-44.

Burton's victory lifted them to 8-2 while Holston's loss dropped them down to 6-4. We'll see if Burton can repeat their recent success or if Holston bounce back and reverse their fortune.

Playoff bracket for these teams

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