It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Hay Springs had no problem doing just that on Friday. They really took it to the Sioux County Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 72-36 victory. The Hawks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matchups by 33 points or more this season.
Hay Springs got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Dylan Raymer out in front who rushed for 141 yards and four touchdowns on only six carries, and also caught a touchdown. Another signal caller making a difference was Dylan Young, who threw for 113 yards and four touchdowns on only ten passes.
Hay Springs was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 393 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Hay Springs' defensive line made their presence known, laying out the QB seven times. Talan Smith was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up three sackshimself.
Despite the loss, Sioux County still got an impressive performance from Baxter Reece, who rushed for 145 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries, and also threw for 126 yards and three touchdowns. Reece's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 140 rushing yards. Preston Kreman was another key player, picking up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
The victory for Hay Springs keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. As for Sioux County, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Hay Springs will square off against Silver Lake at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Hay Springs' favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last eight games. Sioux County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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