Football Recap: Stratton Eagles vs. Otis Bulldogs
Stratton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They enjoyed a cozy 49-32 win over the Otis Bulldogs on Saturday. The victory almost wasn't to be: the Eagles were down 32-18 in the second quarter.
It was another big night for Brody Webb, who rushed for 162 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 7.0 yards per carry, and also picked up 52 receiving yards and a touchdown. He is trending in the right direction considering he's improved his point production for three straight games. Another player making a difference was Von Isenbart, who threw for 129 yards and two touchdowns while completing 81.8% of his passes.
Stratton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Stockton Fye and Webb.
Stratton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 244 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 228 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Stratton pushed their record up to 12-1 with the win, which was their 17th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.5 points per game. As for Otis, the loss snapped their winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 11-2 record.
Stratton will challenge Cheyenne Wells on Friday. One thing working in Stratton's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests. Otis does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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