Bishop LeBlond had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They managed a 60-54 victory over the Rock Port Blue Jays on Friday. The win was familiar territory for the Eagles who have now won six games in a row.
Bishop LeBlond's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trey Icke, who picked up 172 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 38 yards and a touchdown. Icke also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making nine total tackles (4.0 for loss) in addition to snagging an interception. Jacob Winkelbauer also helped out as he racked up 149 receiving yards.
Bishop LeBlond didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Icke and Christian Anderson.
When it comes to explaining why Rock Port lost, don't look at Brock Holmes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. Corbyn Jakub was another key player, throwing for 151 yards and four touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes.
Bishop LeBlond's win bumped their record up to 10-1. As for Rock Port, their loss dropped their record down to 10-2.
Bishop LeBlond will square off against Archie at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Archie will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Bishop LeBlond surely won't give up without a fight. Rock Port does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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