Smoky Valley and Rock Creek squared off in some playoff action on Thursday, but Smoky Valley had to settle for second. They were outmatched by the Mustangs and fell 56-0. While losing is never fun, the Vikings can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Kansas football rankings (they are ranked 170th, while the Mustangs are ranked 22nd).
Ty Heitschmidt threw for 80 yards on eight of 20 attempts. Andrew Lochard was his top target, picking up 55 receiving yards. On the ground, Jack Opat rushed for 46 yards.
Tate Smith was his usual excellent self, throwing for 227 yards and four TDs on only 13 passes, while also punching in a pair of scores on the ground for Rock Creek. Smith has been hot recently, having posted four or more passing touchdowns the last four times he's played. Rock Creek's leading receiver Peter Martinie was Smith's top target yet again, picking up 83 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
This is the second loss in a row for Smoky Valley and nudges their season record down to 3-6. As for Rock Creek, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0.
Smoky Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Rock Creek, they will challenge Hesston on Friday. That game will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Zion Bell and Blayne Wilson.
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