It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Daniel had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 45-14 victory over the Dreher Blue Devils. The result was nothing new for the Lions, who have now won nine matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Grayson Clary was his usual excellent self, throwing for 224 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes, and also rushing for 59 yards and two touchdowns. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last four times he's played. Kareem Shaw handled things on the ground, rushing for 117 yards and a rushing touchdown.
Daniel didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Lee Turnipseed. Daniel got some further help from Cade Spencer: he made 15 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Daniel's win was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.5 points per game. As for Dreher, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Daniel will host Richland Northeast at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Daniel's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight contests. Dreher does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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