It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sulphur had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 53-21 victory over the Idabel Warriors. The Bulldogs are really starting to get used to good results now that the team has won 11 straight.
It was another big night for Maddax Mobly, who rushed for 178 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.1 yards per carry. Those 178 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Sulphur also got a significant boost from Cash Matlack, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 80 yards.
Sulphur was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 471 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 163 rushing yards in ten consecutive matchups.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Sulphur's defense and their six sacks. Justus Gilliam was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. He has been hot , having also posted five or more total tackles the last six times he's played.
Sulphur pushed their record up to 11-1 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 47.7 points per game. As for Idabel, their loss dropped their record down to 8-4.
Sulphur will take on Checotah at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Sulphur's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last 11 matches. Idabel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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