It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Cherokee had no problem doing just that on Friday. They strolled past the Carver Yellowjackets with points to spare, taking the game 25-8.
It was another big night for Brandon Santiago, who rushed for 105 yards and two touchdowns. Jonathan Saylor was another key player, throwing for 164 yards and a touchdown while completing 71.4% of his passes.
Cherokee's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-4. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.0 points per game. As for Carver, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last eight contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-7 record this season.
Cherokee has already played their next matchup, a 42-0 defeat against Eastern Randolph on the 22nd. Carver does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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