It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Tribe W had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 67-21 victory over the Winston Eagles. The Warriors might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matches by 34 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Nathan Larsen, who rushed for 220 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per carry. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles in addition to snagging two interceptions which he returned for a touchdown. Luke Lock was another key player, throwing for 163 yards and two touchdowns.
Tribe W was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 276 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved their rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Tribe W didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Larsen picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. David Lakey was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (4.0 for loss).
Tribe W's record now sits at 7-2. As for Winston, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-7.
Tribe W will take on Jubilee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tribe W is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 40.8 points per game this season. Winston does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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