It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mountain Heritage had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They really took it to the Hayesville Yellowjackets for the full four quarters, racking up a 51-7 win. The Cougars' victory was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Mountain Heritage got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Brandon Quinn out in front who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also threw for eight yards and a touchdown. Quinn showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 58 yards. Caleb Roy also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Mountain Heritage was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 405 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in 23 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Mountain Heritage's victory was their 11th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 33.5 points. As for Hayesville, their defeat dropped their record down to 4-8.
A feisty cat fight will be fought when the Mountain Heritage Cougars take on the East Wilkes Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mountain Heritage's defense has only allowed 9.9 points per game this season, so East Wilkes' offense will have their work cut out for them. Hayesville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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