It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sterling had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 48-6 win over the Thomas More Prep-Marian Monarchs. Considering the Black Bears have won three contests by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Sterling was led to victory by Zane Farney and Logan Isaac. Farney rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.5 yards per carry, while Isaac rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. Farney also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making five total tackles and defending two passes.
Sterling was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 295 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 184 rushing yards in 14 consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Sterling didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Boston Ekart and Zac Wohler.
Sterling's victory bumped their record up to 6-3. As for Thomas More Prep-Marian, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 5-4.
Sterling will take on Valley Heights at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both teams are headed into the matchup with plenty of momentum (Valley Heights has won four straight at home, while Sterling won three straight on the road), something that'll have to change. Thomas More Prep-Marian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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