With a playoff game on the line, Mahpiya Luta rose to the challenge on Friday. They came out on top against the Todd County Falcons by a score of 34-24. This was payback for the Crusaders, who suffered a 46-8 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Todd County's loss came despite strong showings from Tylen Valandra and Teshaun Marshall. Valandra rushed for 165 yards and a touchdown, while Marshall picked up 70 receiving yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Valandra has posted since back in August. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Bane Yellow Eagle, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Mahpiya Luta is on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four games, which provided a massive bump to their 3-6 record this season. As for Todd County, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 5-4.
Mahpiya Luta's road trip will continue as they head out to face Pine Ridge on Friday. Pine Ridge's defense has only allowed 13.2 points per game this season, so Mahpiya Luta's offense will have their work cut out for them. Todd County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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