Football Game Preview: Excelsior Springs vs. Lafayette

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The regular season was a success, but the real challenge begins now, in the postseason. Lafayette will challenge Excelsior Springs on the road at 7:00 PM on Friday. Lafayette have seen their point totals decreasing over the past three games, a vulnerability Excelsior Springs are surely hoping to exploit.

Lafayette were averaging 40.63 points per game entering their matchup last Friday, but they just couldn't find their rhythm against Maryville. Lafayette took a hard 7-27 fall against Maryville. That makes it the first time this season Lafayette have let down their home crowd.

Meanwhile, after a dominant win in their contest two weeks ago, Excelsior Springs were humbled. They lost to Pleasant Hill by a decisive 33-48 margin.

The last time the two teams met, Lafayette won a match that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by Excelsior Springs 35-34. Lafayette's victory shoved Excelsior Springs out of the playoffs, so expect the team to have a target on their back in this one.

Playoff bracket for these teams

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