Football Recap: Sonora Wildcats vs. Calaveras Red Hawks
It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sonora had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Calaveras Red Hawks 64-7. Considering the Wildcats have won seven matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Leading Sonora to victory were Eli Ingalls and Cash Byington. Ingalls rushed for 61 yards and three touchdowns, while Byington rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns. Byington didn't just play on offense: he also made four total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Sonora didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Byington and Steven Morfoot.
Sonora was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 401 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matches.
Sonora's win bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Calaveras, their defeat dropped their record down to 9-3.
Sonora wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 28-0 victory against Woodland Christian on the 22nd. Calaveras does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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