With a playoff game on the line, Stanton rose to the challenge on Friday. They took down the Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] Bobcats 48-34. The Mustangs' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Barrett Wilke continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 395 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 18th straight game with at least 124 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Stanton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 425 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 205 rushing yards in 25 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Stanton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Becker Pohlman and Austin Claussen.
Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard]'s defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Michael Koenig, who rushed for 50 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 212 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Preston Hoke, who picked up 86 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Stanton's record is now 12-0. As for Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard], the loss snapped their winning streak at seven games and leaves them with a 10-2 record.
Stanton is on the road again on Monday to play Sandy Creek at 2:45 p.m. Sandy Creek will roll in looking for their 13th straight win, something Stanton surely won't give up without a fight. Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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