High Plains and Overton squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but High Plains had to settle for second. They fell 32-20 to the Overton Eagles. The Storm's loss signaled the end of their four-game winning streak.
Hayden Muirhead was his usual excellent self, rushing for 134 yards and five touchdowns for Overton. With that strong performance, Muirhead is now averaging an impressive 2.2 rushing touchdowns per game.
High Plains' defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 7-3. As for Overton, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 9-1.
High Plains does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Overton, they will challenge Bruning-Davenport/Shickley at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Bruning-Davenport/Shickley will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Overton surely won't give up without a fight.
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