It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but West Stokes had no problem doing just that on Friday. They enjoyed a cozy 35-21 victory over the East Surry Cardinals. That's more bragging rights for the Wildcats, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Lindann Fleming was his usual excellent self, rushing for 207 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.0 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
West Stokes was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 272 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
One reason for the win was West Stokes' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Kyle Sellers was the leader with two.
West Stokes' record now sits at 10-2. As for East Surry, their loss ended an 11-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 9-3.
West Stokes will square off against Monroe at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Monroe will roll in looking for their 12th straight win, something West Stokes surely won't give up without a fight. East Surry does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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