De La Salle Collegiate had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past the Grosse Pointe South Blue Devils with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 35-21. De La Salle Collegiate's win was all the more impressive since the Blue Devils were averaging only 13 points allowed on the season.
Among those leading the charge was Anthony Bitonti, who rushed for 51 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Mike Lopez, who rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown.
De La Salle Collegiate didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Sebastian Rouse.
De La Salle Collegiate's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.0 points per game. As for Grosse Pointe South, with the loss, they broke their ten-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-1.
De La Salle Collegiate's road trip will continue as they head out to face Groves on Friday. Groves will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something De La Salle Collegiate surely won't give up without a fight. Grosse Pointe South does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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