Wednesday just wasn't the day for Sauk Centre's offense. They lost 20-0 to the Rockford Rockets on Wednesday. The Mainstreeters have struggled against the Rockets recently, as their game on Wednesday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Braden Blanchard was a one-man wrecking crew for Rockford as he picked up 106 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Blanchard was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 60 yards. Tim Houghton was another key player, throwing for 154 yards and three touchdowns.
Sauk Centre's loss dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Rockford, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 3-5.
The two teams are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Sauk Centre will take on Melrose at 6:50 p.m. on Tuesday. As for Rockford, they will challenge Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Howard Lake-Waverly-Winsted will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Rockford surely won't give up without a fight.
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