Springfield extended their postseason success on Friday against Toronto. They pulled ahead with a 29-28 photo finish over the Toronto Red Knights. The victory was nothing new for the Tigers as they're now sitting on nine straight.
Dante Gentile continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 207 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 72-yard run. Brayden Baird was another key player, throwing for 158 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 passes.
Springfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matchups.
When it comes to explaining why Toronto lost, don't look at Zebulin Kinsey. Despite the final result, he rushed for 154 yards and four touchdowns, and also threw for 157 yards on 14 of 21 attempts. The dominant performance gave Kinsey a new career-high in rushing yards.
Springfield pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.8 points per game. As for Toronto, their defeat dropped their record down to 8-4.
Springfield will play host again on Friday to welcome Dalton, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Dalton will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Springfield surely won't give up without a fight. Toronto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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