It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Shiloh Christian had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Van Buren Pointers to the tune of 63-35. The Saints' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Griffin Mason was his usual excellent self, rushing for 163 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 carries, while also throwing for 17 yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Zane Sluyter also helped out with an impressive 88 receiving yards.
Several Pointers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Cameron Keller, who rushed for 129 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Hayden Williford, who threw for 255 yards and two touchdowns.
Shiloh Christian has been performing incredibly well recently as they've won six of their last seven contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.2 points. As for Van Buren, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-8 record this season.
Shiloh Christian will venture away from home to take on Benton at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Benton's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. Van Buren does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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