With a playoff game on the line, St. Michael the Archangel rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Central Blue Eagles 42-0. That looming 42-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Guardians yet this season.
Luis Tellado continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 178 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Those 178 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Gage Burgess, who rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown.
St. Michael the Archangel was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 179 rushing yards in seven consecutive matchups.
St. Michael the Archangel wouldn't let Central keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. Landon May led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Luca Bell is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made eight or more in the last seven games he's played.
St. Michael the Archangel pushed their record up to 6-4 with the win, which was their third straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 12.0 points per game. As for Central, their loss dropped their record down to 1-8.
St. Michael the Archangel will square off against Oak Grove at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oak Grove is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.9 points per game this season. Central does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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