With a playoff game on the line, Loveland rose to the challenge on Sunday. They blew past the Doherty Spartans, posting a 45-14 win. The Red Wolves' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Loveland was led to victory by Deon Christopher and Ryder Eastin. Christopher gained 196 total yards and two touchdowns, while Eastin rushed for 81 yards and three touchdowns on only ten carries. Loveland is 2-1 when Eastin posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 3-5 otherwise.
Loveland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 296 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 67.2 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five matchups they've averaged 252.2.
Loveland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Jaxx Sare led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself.
Although Doherty took the loss, they still got scores from Leland Frescaz and Brody Noll.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Loveland, bringing their record for this year to 5-6. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.0 points per game. As for Doherty, they now also have a losing record at 5-6.
Loveland didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 49-21 defeat against Dakota Ridge on the 16th. Doherty does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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