It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Liberty had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Liberty North Eagles , sneaking past 13-10. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest victory the Blue Jays have posted since October 20, 2023.
Jaxon Hicks continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 174 yards and a touchdown. Hicks is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 114 every time he's taken the field this season.
Liberty was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
The win (which was Liberty's third in a row) raised their record to 7-3. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 10.0 points per game. As for Liberty North, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-4.
Liberty will challenge Blue Springs South on Friday. Liberty is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. Liberty North does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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