Durand/Pecatonica had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Paxton-Buckley-Loda Panthers, posting a 33-6 win. The result was nothing new for the Rivermen, who have now won eight contests by 24 points or more so far this season.
Cooper Hoffman continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 121 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.6 yards per carry, and also throwing for 134 yards and two touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes.
Durand/Pecatonica was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 232 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Paxton-Buckley-Loda only rushed for 46.
Durand/Pecatonica didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Brody Black.
Durand/Pecatonica pushed their record up to 10-1 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road. As for Paxton-Buckley-Loda, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 7-4 record this season.
Durand/Pecatonica will be playing at home against Wilmington at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Durand/Pecatonica's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five games. Paxton-Buckley-Loda does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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