It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Heppner had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They breezed past the Lowell Devils to the tune of 46-0. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won ten matchups by 35 points or more so far this season.
Heppner's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Keaton Coiner, who picked up 135 receiving yards and two scores. That's the most receiving touchdowns Coiner has posted since back in October of 2024. Another back making a difference was Alakae Rodriguez, who rushed for 78 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Heppner didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Lowell to a completion percentage of just 37.5%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Rodriguez and Darby Spivey, who each logged one passes deflected. Heppner wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 50%.
Heppner didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Tripp Stewart, Rodriguez, and Jayden Rowlette picked up one apiece.
Mustangs
| 11/15/25 vs Lowell | 46-0 |
| 11/08/25 vs Nestucca | 54-0 |
| 10/31/25 @ Grant Union | 56-0 |
| 10/24/25 vs Riverside | 56-6 |
| 10/17/25 @ Weston-McEwen | 61-6 |
| + 6 more games |
The win keeps Heppner at an undefeated 11-0. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.3 points on average this season. As for Lowell, they moved to 9-2 with that loss, which also ended their nine-game winning streak.
Heppner didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 56-16 win against St. Paul on the 22nd. Lowell does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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