York Institute had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Bledsoe County Warriors with a sharp 31-7 win on Friday. York Institute's victory was all the more impressive since the Warriors were averaging only 11.15 points allowed on the season.
Nathaniel Tipton looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 95 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 55 yards and a touchdown.
York Institute was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 291 rushing yards in five consecutive games.
York Institute's win was their eighth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.6 points. As for Bledsoe County, the loss snapped their winning streak at eight games and leaves them with a 11-2 record.
York Institute will venture away from home to take on Marion County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Marion County's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five contests. Bledsoe County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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