With a playoff game on the line, Rock Creek rose to the challenge on Friday. They breezed by the Smoky Valley Vikings to the tune of 51-8. Considering the Mustangs have won seven matchups by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Jordy Scott had a dynamite game for Rock Creek, rushing for 109 yards and three touchdowns. Those 109 rushing yards gave Scott a new career-high. Rock Creek also got help from Jacob Perkins, who showed off his sure hands for 95 receiving yards.
Rock Creek didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Tristan Meyer and Karson Toburen. Meyer is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last eight games he's played.
When it comes to explaining why Smoky Valley lost, don't look at Gavin Stambaugh. Despite the final result, he rushed for 115 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 80 yards.
Rock Creek's victory was their ninth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Smoky Valley, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Rock Creek will play host again on Friday to welcome Holcomb, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Rock Creek: 6.8, Holcomb: 13) so any points scored will be well earned. Smoky Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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