With a playoff game on the line, Moose Lake/Willow River rose to the challenge on Saturday. They breezed by the International Falls Broncos to the tune of 47-6. That 41 point margin sets a new team best for the Rebels this season.
International Falls' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Zachary Youso, who picked up 104 receiving yards and a touchdown. Youso has become a key player for International Falls: the team is 5-1 when he posts at least 80 receiving yards, but 1-3 otherwise. International Falls also got a significant boost from Cooper Crandall, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 91 yards.
The victory (which was Moose Lake/Willow River's third in a row) raised their record to 8-2. As for International Falls, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Moose Lake/Willow River will square off against Mesabi East at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. Moose Lake/Willow River is looking to tack on another W to their seven-game streak on the road dating back to last season. International Falls does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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