It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Clinton had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 36-12 margin over the Tyngsborough Tigers. The score was close at the half, but the Gaels pulled away in the second half with 29 points.
Connor Cox was his usual excellent self, rushing for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries.
Clinton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 236 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 193 rushing yards in six consecutive contests.
Clinton pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 38.2 points per game. As for Tyngsborough, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Clinton will square off against Cohasset at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clinton is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.9 points per game this season. As for Tyngsborough, they are on the road again on Friday to play St. Bernard's Central Catholic at 7:00 p.m.
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