Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Western Beaver couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost 36-13 to the Steel Valley Ironmen on Friday. The game marked the Golden Beavers' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Steel Valley was led to victory by Da'Ron Barksdale and Donald Barksdale. Da'Ron rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry, while Donald rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns. Donald's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 153 rushing yards.
With the defeat, Western Beaver broke their four-game winning streak and moved their record to 8-3. As for Steel Valley, the victory (which was their eighth in a row) raised their record to 9-3.
Western Beaver does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Steel Valley, they will square off against Seton LaSalle at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Seton LaSalle will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Steel Valley surely won't give up without a fight.
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