With a playoff game on the line, Alvarado rose to the challenge on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 76-12 victory over the Eastern Hills Highlanders. The win was just business as usual for the Indians, who after 11 games remain undefeated this season.
Alvarado was led to victory by Cardea Collier and Demarcus Belton. Collier threw for 263 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 11.0 yards per attempt, while Belton gained 160 total yards and three touchdowns. Belton is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Logan Bjork was in the mix too, providing Alvarado with two touchdowns.
Alvarado was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 287 rushing yards in three consecutive contests.
Alvarado wouldn't let Eastern Hills keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Alvarado can thank Schyler Dethorne and D.J. Clampitt for forcing all of them. Alvarado got some further help from Anthony Frias: he picked up a sack and made seven total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Alvarado's victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 11-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 37 points. As for Eastern Hills, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-7.
Alvarado will head out on the road to take on Panther Creek at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. One thing working in Alvarado's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. Eastern Hills does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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