El Paso-Gridley and Seneca squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but El Paso-Gridley had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 39-23 to the Seneca Fighting Irish. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Illinois football rankings (they are ranked 219th, while the Fighting Irish are ranked 107th).
It was another big night for Brody Rademacher, who rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries for Seneca. Rademacher really tore up the turf during one magnificent 73-yard run. Paxton Giertz was another key player, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown.
The loss snapped El Paso-Gridley's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 6-4 record. As for Seneca, their record now sits at 9-1.
El Paso-Gridley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Seneca, they will venture away from home to square off against Bismarck-Henning/Rossville-Alvin at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Seneca is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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