It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Heidelberg had no problem doing just that on Friday. They beat the Clarkdale Bulldogs by the very same score they won with in their prior game: 66-0. The Oilers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won ten games by 44 points or more this season.
Heidelberg was led to victory by Chase Craft and Kaden Porter. Craft threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes, while Porter rushed for 106 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Craft didn't just play on offense: he also defended a pass and snagged an interception.
Heidelberg didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Ja'Kayden Moore, Craft, Jovian Trotter, and Porter picked up one apiece. Heidelberg got some further help from Devin Tribble: he made 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss) and defended two passes.
Heidelberg was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 326 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 168 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
Heidelberg's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 51.8 points. As for Clarkdale, they have been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-9 record this season.
Heidelberg will square off against Bogue Chitto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Heidelberg's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last nine matchups. Clarkdale does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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