It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Alpine can now relate to. They came up short against the Stanton Buffaloes on Thursday, falling 49-28. The Bucks' defeat continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
Logan Smith and Daedrick Hardwick certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Smith rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.5 yards per carry, while Hardwick picked up 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Alpine is 2-1 when Hardwick posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 2-6 otherwise.
Alpine didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Landon Bruttomesso and Hardwick.
Alpine's loss dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Stanton, their win bumped their record up to 6-4.
Alpine does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Stanton, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Idalou on Friday. Idalou will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Stanton surely won't give up without a fight.
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