With a playoff win on the line, Oakdale rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Vanden Vikings 45-13. The result was nothing new for the Mustangs, who have now won six matchups by 32 points or more so far this season.

Wes Burford
| 11/21/25 vs Vanden | 185 |
| 11/14/25 vs Ponderosa | 226 |
| 10/31/25 vs Manteca | 185 |
| 10/24/25 @ Sierra | 139 |
| 10/17/25 vs Central Catholic | 290 |
| + 20 more games |
One reason for the win was Oakdale's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Leading the way was Wes Burford with 2.5. His rushing production has been exceptional for a while as that marked his 25th straight game with at least 108 rushing yards dating back to last season.
The victory made it two in a row for Oakdale and bumps their season record up to 10-2. As for Vanden, they moved to 9-3 with that loss, which also ended their five-game winning streak.
Looking ahead, Oakdale will face off against Woodcreek at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Timberwolves' defense has only allowed 14.3 points per game this season, so the Mustangs' offense will have their work cut out for them. Vanden does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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