It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Elk Grove had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 32-7 margin over the Kimball Jaguars. The Thundering Herd might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 25 points or more this season.
David Hale continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 121 yards and a touchdown.
Elk Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 454 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 173 rushing yards in 13 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Elk Grove didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Lance Lewis.
Elk Grove's record now sits at 7-4. As for Kimball, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.
Elk Grove will face off against Rocklin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rocklin is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 37.8 points per game this season. Kimball does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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