With a playoff game on the line, Melrose rose to the challenge on Saturday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Lordsburg Mavericks 58-6. The win was just business as usual for the Buffaloes, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
It was another big night for Brayden Eldridge, who rushed for 133 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 44 receiving yards. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Josiah Roybal was another key player, rushing for 56 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Melrose was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 322 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Melrose's record now sits at 11-0. As for Lordsburg, they now have a losing record at 5-6.
Melrose will be staying on the road on Saturday to face off against Gateway Christian at 1:00 p.m. One thing working in Melrose's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. Lordsburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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