South Hardin had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They came out on top against the Emmetsburg E'Hawks by a score of 27-20 on Friday. Winning may never get old, but the Tigers sure are getting used to it with their fourth in a row.
South Hardin's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Peyton Welch led the charge by throwing for 210 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Samuel Benson, who picked up 124 receiving yards and a touchdown.
South Hardin didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Benson and Lucas Perry. Perry is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last seven games he's played.
South Hardin's win bumped their record up to 9-1. As for Emmetsburg, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-2.
South Hardin will face off against Dike-New Hartford on Friday. Dike-New Hartford knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past eight matches -- so hopefully South Hardin likes a good challenge. Emmetsburg does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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