It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Medicine Lodge had no problem doing just that on Friday. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 22-20 win over the Trinity Celtics. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Indians have posted since October 6, 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Trinity lost, don't look at Drew Dechant. Despite the final result, he threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 38 yards.
The win (which was Medicine Lodge's fifth in a row) raised their record to 7-2-1. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.8 points per game. As for Trinity, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season.
Medicine Lodge will head out on the road to face off against Valley Heights at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Valley Heights has won five straight at home, while Medicine Lodge won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Trinity does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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