It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Deckerville had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the All Saints Central Cougars 54-34. The result was nothing new for the Eagles, who have now won eight matchups by 20 points or more so far this season.
Hunter Garza was his usual excellent self, rushing for 271 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.8 yards per carry. Brandon Salowitz was another key player, rushing for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Deckerville was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 427 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 201 rushing yards in six consecutive contests.
Deckerville wouldn't let All Saints Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Preston Holman was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance. Holman is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Deckerville's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. As for All Saints Central, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-3.
Deckerville will stay at home for another week and welcome Kingston at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Deckerville knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully Kingston likes a good challenge. All Saints Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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