It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mount Airy had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 68-0 victory over the Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy Gryphons. The win was just business as usual for the Granite Bears, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
Mount Airy's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Taeshon Martin led the charge by rushing for 103 yards and three touchdowns. Martin is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 100 every time he's taken the field this season. DJ Joyce was in the mix too, providing Mount Airy with two touchdowns.
Mount Airy was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 404 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 206 rushing yards in 27 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Mount Airy pushed their record up to 11-0 with the victory, which was their 16th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 42.9 points. As for Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Mount Airy has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Mountain Island Charter at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mount Airy's defense has only allowed 6.8 points per game this season, so Mountain Island Charter's offense will have their work cut out for them. Thomas Jefferson Classical Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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