The Heppner Mustangs had already proven themselves in the regular season, and didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They were the clear victor by a 28-7 margin over Bandon/Pacific. The result was nothing new for Heppner, who have now won seven contests by 21 points or more so far this season.
Leading Heppner to victory were Hayden McMahon and Caden George. McMahon rushed for 57 yards and two touchdowns, while George gained 179 total yards and two touchdowns.
Heppner is on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 8-2 record this season. As for Bandon/Pacific, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Heppner will head out on the road to face off against Regis at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Regis will be coming into the game with an undefeated record on the line. Bandon/Pacific does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
