It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mize had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 54-12 victory over the Lake Hornets. The Bulldogs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 21 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Sage Warren, who rushed for 139 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September.
Mize was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 352 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 162 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matchups.
Mize wouldn't let Lake keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mize can thank Treyvon Keyes and Jack Garner for forcing both of them.
Mize has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six contests, which provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 35.3 points per game. As for Lake, they dropped their record down to 4-8 with the loss, which was their third straight on the road.
Mize will take on Loyd Star at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Loyd Star will roll in looking for their tenth straight win, something Mize surely won't give up without a fight. Lake does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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