San Juan had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Saturday as they easily beat the Delta Rabbits 54-14. The Broncos might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by 35 points or more this season.
San Juan's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Jagger Nieves, who rushed for 141 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave Nieves a new career-high in rushing yards. JD Palmer was in the mix too, providing San Juan with two touchdowns.
San Juan didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nieves and Tripp Palmer. Branten Bethea was another major factor on D, making 16 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Several Rabbits players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Jett Rawlinson, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown. Rawlinson's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his fifth straight game with at least 108 rushing yards.
San Juan pushed their record up to 10-2 with the victory, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 45.1 points. As for Delta, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
San Juan will face off against Emery at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday. Emery will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something San Juan surely won't give up without a fight. Delta does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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