Banks had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They walked away with a 27-20 win over the Cascade Christian Challengers on Friday. The victory was just business as usual for the Braves, who after ten games remain undefeated this season.
Banks got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Lane Gilbert out in front who rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 225 yards and a touchdown on only 15 passes. A healthy portion of Gilbert's aerial production (129 yards to be exact) went to Jarrett Martin, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Banks pushed their record up to 10-0 with the victory, which was their sixth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 25.5 points. As for Cascade Christian, they moved to 7-4 with that loss, which also ended their six-game winning streak.
Banks will face off against Burns on Saturday. Banks' defense has only allowed 11.7 points per game this season, so Burns' offense will have their work cut out for them. Cascade Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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