It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Port Allegany had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Fort Cherry Rangers to the tune of 46-8. Considering the Gators have won 11 contests by more than 25 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Aiden Bliss continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 300 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 8.3 yards per carry. Those 300 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Isaac Postlewait was in the mix as well, providing Port Allegany with a touchdown.
Port Allegany didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Kelvin Burgess.
Port Allegany was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 355 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in 25 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Port Allegany's victory was their 15th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 14-0. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 14.0 points per game. As for Fort Cherry, with the defeat, they broke their 14-game winning streak and moved their record to 14-1.
Port Allegany will face off against Bishop Guilfoyle at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Port Allegany's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. Fort Cherry does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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