It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Delta had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Heritage Patriots 54-14. The game marked the Eagles' most dominant win of the season.
Bronson Edwards had an outrageously good game as he threw for 200 yards and two touchdowns while completing 78.6% of his passes, and also punched in two touchdowns on the ground. Delta also got a significant boost from Bryce Stroble, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 84 yards.
Delta was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 265 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Heritage only rushed for 63.
Delta didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Matthew Morey and Kamryn Wilson. Wilson also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four.
When it comes to explaining why Heritage lost, don't look at Lucas Weber. Despite the final result, he rushed for 57 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 52 receiving yards.
The victory got Delta back to even at 5-5. As for Heritage, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 8-2.
Delta will face off against Mississinewa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The timing is sure in Mississinewa's favor as the squad sits on six straight wins at home while Delta has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. Heritage does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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