Legend had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past the Fairview Knights with points to spare on Saturday, taking the game 35-21. 35 seems to be a good number for the Titans as the team scooped up a victory with the same number of points in their previous game.
Legend's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ryken Banks, who picked up 58 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 40 yards. Ryan Iglesias also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
When it comes to explaining why Fairview lost, don't look at Jordan Rechel. Despite the final result, he picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
The victory (which was Legend's tenth in a row) raised their record to 12-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.4 points per game. As for Fairview, their defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 12-1.
Legend will head out on the road to square off against Cherry Creek at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Cherry Creek has won seven straight at home, while Legend won six straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Fairview does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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