Miller had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Pioneer Diamondbacks 59-6. Considering the Buccaneers have won ten games by more than 26 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Broderick Taylor, who rushed for 223 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry, and also picked up 67 receiving yards and a touchdown. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 122 rushing yards. Trevor Long was another key player, throwing for 327 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per attempt.
Miller wouldn't let Pioneer keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Miller can thank Jonah Stafford and Josh Garrett for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Pioneer's side was Lamarcus Cullum, who made ten total tackles (4.0 for loss) and snagged an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Miller was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 238 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Pioneer lost, don't look at Dylan Tijerina. Despite the final result, he rushed for 137 yards while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Tijerina really tore up the turf during one magnificent 74-yard run.
Miller pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 49.2 points. As for Pioneer, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 8-4 record.
Miller didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 38-28 win against Alamo Heights on the 29th. Pioneer does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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