With a playoff game on the line, Oakdale rose to the challenge on Friday. They took down the Destiny Christian Academy Lions 49-35. Oakdale's win was all the more impressive since the Lions were averaging only 13.62 points allowed on the season.
It was another big night for Wes Burford, who rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns. Burford is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 143 every time he's taken the field this season.
Oakdale was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 493 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 154 rushing yards in 24 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Despite the loss, Destiny Christian Academy still got an impressive performance from Dallas Munn, who rushed for 28 yards and three touchdowns, and also threw for 304 yards and a touchdown while completing 76.7% of his passes. Destiny Christian Academy is 9-1 when Munn posts 300 or more passing yards, but 1-2 otherwise. Malakai Taione Tauataina was another key player, rushing for 152 yards on only 15 carries.
Oakdale's record now sits at 9-3. As for Destiny Christian Academy, the loss snapped their winning streak at six games and leaves them with a 10-3 record.
Oakdale will face off against Vanden at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday. Vanden will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Oakdale surely won't give up without a fight. Destiny Christian Academy does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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