Steele had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They breezed by the Pharr-San Juan-Alamo Bears to the tune of 63-12 on Thursday. Considering the Knights have won ten contests by more than 22 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Steele's receiving core played a big role in the win, headlined by Jalen Cooper and Royal Capell. Cooper picked up 111 receiving yards and a touchdown while Capell picked up 73 receiving yards and a touchdown. Cooper's receiving production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 101 receiving yards.
One reason for the win was Steele's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. In that department, LE'MONTAE SMITH was the leader with two.
When it comes to explaining why Pharr-San Juan-Alamo lost, don't look at Ryan Vallejo. Despite the final result, he picked up 204 receiving yards and a touchdown. Vallejo's longest reception was for an incredible 80 yards.
The victory was the eighth in a row for Steele, bringing their record for this year to 11-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 46.6 points. As for Pharr-San Juan-Alamo, with the loss, they broke their six-game winning streak and moved their record to 9-3.
Steele will face off against Vandegrift at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Vandegrift will roll in looking for their 11th straight win, something Steele surely won't give up without a fight. Pharr-San Juan-Alamo does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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