LaGrange had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They strolled past the Sandy Creek Patriots with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 38-22. This was payback for the Grangers, who suffered a 27-7 loss the last time these two teams met.
Malachi Render-Fannin was his usual excellent self, rushing for 224 yards while picking up 7.7 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 109 rushing yards.
Despite the defeat, Sandy Creek saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Caleb Hill threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 44 yards and a touchdown.
LaGrange is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last nine contests, which provided a nice bump to their 9-3 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.8 points per game. As for Sandy Creek, their loss dropped their record down to 10-2.
LaGrange didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 49-17 victory against North Hall on the 29th. Sandy Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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