It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Aptos had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the Willow Glen Rams by a score of 47-35. The high-scoring effort was just what the Mariners needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
A big part of Aptos' win came down to the chemistry between Ryan Solorio and his top target Damian Suchil. Solorio threw for 33 yards and a touchdown while Suchil gained 40 total yards and three touchdowns.
Aptos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 424 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Aptos 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 Casey Macconnell.
Despite the loss, Willow Glen still got an impressive performance from Aiden Akery, who threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 65 yards and a touchdown.
Aptos now has a winning record of 6-5. As for Willow Glen, they moved to 10-1 with that loss, which also ended their 11-game winning streak.
Aptos is on the road again on Friday to play Palo Alto at 7:00 p.m. Willow Glen does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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