With a playoff game on the line, Choctawhatchee rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Escambia Gators 41-7. The result was nothing new for the Indians, who have now won eight matches by 23 points or more so far this season.
Choctawhatchee found their leader in sophomore Von'Tavius Keller, who rushed for 179 yards and three touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Keller has posted since back in August. Hugh Boudreaux was in the mix too, providing Choctawhatchee with a touchdown.
Choctawhatchee didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Alante Reese and Tristan Jackson. Reese has been hot recently, having also posted at least one defended passe the last three times he's played.
Choctawhatchee pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 7.8 points per game. As for Escambia, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 9-3.
Choctawhatchee has already played their next contest, a 13-6 defeat against St. Augustine on the 29th. Escambia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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