It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Reno had no problem doing just that on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 42-41 photo finish over the Douglas Tigers. The Huskies' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
It was another big night for Braylon Wilson, who rushed for 165 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 133 yards and a touchdown while completing 83.3% of his passes. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Jackson Mathews also helped out as he racked up 114 rushing yards.
Reno was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Reno wouldn't let Douglas keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Reno can thank Mathews and Owen Layfield for forcing both of them.
When it comes to explaining why Douglas lost, don't look at Jackson Ovard. Despite the final result, he threw for 111 yards and two touchdowns.
The win made it two in a row for Reno and bumps their season record up to 4-5. As for Douglas, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-5 record this season.
Reno has already played their next match, a 62-28 defeat against Bishop Manogue on the 8th. Douglas does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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