It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Poway had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the University City Centurions to the tune of 63-27. The Titans' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Luke Jorgensen was his usual excellent self, rushing for 158 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.9 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his fourth straight game with at least 103 rushing yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Colin McCann, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Poway was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 209 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 92.9 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five matches they've averaged 144.2.
When it comes to explaining why University City lost, don't look at Quentyn DeMara. Despite the final result, he threw for 366 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt.
Poway's win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 5-7. As for University City, the loss snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 10-2 record.
Poway wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 62-24 victory against Mater Dei Catholic on the 29th. University City does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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