Staples had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They simply couldn't be stopped on Tuesday as they easily beat the Manchester Red Hawks 42-6. The result was nothing new for the Wreckers, who have now won eight contests by 27 points or more so far this season.
One reason for the win was Staples' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. In that department, Davis Crandall was the leader with two. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 17.
When it comes to explaining why Manchester lost, don't look at Joe Mugovero. Despite the final result, he picked up 118 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Staples pushed their record up to 10-1 with the victory, which was their 11th 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 38.9 points per game. As for Manchester, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 6-5.
Staples will face off against Greenwich at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Greenwich: 11, Staples: 7.4) so any points scored will be well earned. Manchester does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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