It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Stanton had no problem doing just that on Thursday. Everything went their way against the Alpine Bucks as they made off with a 49-28 win. The Buffaloes' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Stanton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Aidan Orona.
Alpine's loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Logan Smith, who rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.5 yards per carry, and Daedrick Hardwick, who picked up 125 receiving yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Smith is now averaging an impressive 100.4 rushing yards per game.
Stanton's victory bumped their record up to 6-4. As for Alpine, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Stanton's road trip will continue as they head out to face Idalou on Friday. Idalou will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something Stanton surely won't give up without a fight. Alpine does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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