It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Linden had no problem doing just that on Friday. They really took it to the Southern Choctaw Indians for the full four quarters, racking up a 63-14 victory. The Patriots' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Isaiah Brown continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, punching in three touchdowns rushing scores.
Linden was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 267 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 226 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matchups.
Linden didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ja'Marlon Adams and Keilyn Edwards. Edwards also set a new season high mark in rushing yards with 219.
Although Southern Choctaw took the loss, they still got scores from Triston Hill and Jamauri Dailey.
Linden's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 9-2. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 2.8 points per game. As for Southern Choctaw, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost six of their last seven contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-6 record this season.
Linden will challenge Elba at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Elba will roll in looking for their ninth straight victory, something Linden surely won't give up without a fight. Southern Choctaw does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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