Mounds View had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They pulled ahead with a 28-27 photo finish over the Prior Lake Lakers on Friday. For the Mustangs, this counts as revenge for the 17-15 victory the Lakers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Mitchell Olson was his usual excellent self, rushing for 191 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.2 yards per carry. Those 191 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Jacob Sampson was in the mix as well, providing Mounds View with two touchdowns.
Mounds View was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
The win (which was Mounds View's sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-2. As for Prior Lake, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 5-5 record.
Mounds View will take on Shakopee on Friday. Mounds View is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32 points per game this season. Prior Lake does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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