It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pershing County had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 59-6 victory over the West Wendover Wolverines. The Mustangs' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
Denzel Zaldivar had a dynamite game for Pershing County, rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while also picking up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Zaldivar a new career-high in rushing yards. Tyrn Sam got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Pershing County's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 42.8 points. As for West Wendover, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-5.
Pershing County has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Lincoln County at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. One thing working in Pershing County's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. West Wendover does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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