Rochester had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They claimed a resounding 46-0 victory over the Elwood Panthers. The Zebras might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by 28 points or more this season.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Kale Shotts and he. Shotts rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.7 yards per carry while he rushed for 157 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.7 yards per carry.
Rochester was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 440 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Rochester didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Alex Chapman and Ethan Bailey.
Rochester pushed their record up to 8-2 with the win, which was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Elwood, they are on a nine-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-9.
Rochester will square off against Eastern at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Eastern will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Rochester surely won't give up without a fight. Elwood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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