It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Normal University had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They claimed a resounding 48-13 victory over the Richland County Tigers. The result was nothing new for the Pioneers, who have now won nine contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Alek Weiland, who rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown on only six carries, and also threw for 207 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes. Those 124 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Normal University also got help from Cade Cunningham, who showed off his sure hands for 99 receiving yards.
When it comes to explaining why Richland County lost, don't look at Dirks Weiler. Despite the final result, he rushed for 101 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries.
The win was the sixth in a row for Normal University, bringing their record for this year to 9-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36.5 points. As for Richland County, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 10-1.
Normal University's road trip will continue as they head out to face Cahokia at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Normal University knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully Cahokia likes a good challenge. Richland County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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