It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Killingly had no problem doing just that on Friday. They strolled past the Sheehan Titans with points to spare, taking the game 48-33. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Redmen, who until this match were averaging 13.85 points allowed.
It was another big night for Hayden Allard, who rushed for 267 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September. Everton Brown also helped out as he racked up 125 rushing yards.
Redmen
| 12/13/24 vs Sheehan | 48-33 |
| 12/08/24 vs Waterford | 42-7 |
| 12/03/24 vs Ellington | 75-14 |
| 11/28/24 @ Woodstock Academy | 47-0 |
| 11/15/24 vs New London | 41-20 |
| + 8 more games |
Allard was just one part of a punishing run game: Killingly was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 401 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 158 rushing yards in 24 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Killingly wouldn't let Sheehan keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Killingly can thank Aiden Lamotte and Anthony Oates for forcing both of them.
Despite the defeat, Sheehan had strong showings from Jake O'Brien, who rushed for 67 yards and one touchdown, and Josh Durant, who rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns. Durant is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Sheehan also got help from Tucker Larson, who showed off his sure hands for 93 receiving yards.
Killingly pushed their record up to 13-0 with the win, which was their tenth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Sheehan, with the loss, they broke their five-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-3.
As of now, neither Killingly nor Sheehan have any future games scheduled.
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