With a playoff game on the line, Placer rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Escalon Cougars 42-2. Considering the Hillmen have won eight contests by more than 21 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Baylor Kelley, who picked up 127 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. Shaun Jones was another key back, rushing for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
The win (which was Placer's third in a row) raised their record to 9-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 42.3 points. As for Escalon, they moved to 6-6 with that loss, which also ended their four-game winning streak.
Placer's road trip will continue as they head out to face Twelve Bridges at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Twelve Bridges knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past ten matches -- so hopefully Placer likes a good challenge. Escalon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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