With a playoff game on the line, Alvarado rose to the challenge on Friday. They had just enough and edged the Sulphur Springs Wildcats out 42-39. The victory was just business as usual for the Indians, who after 13 games remain undefeated this season.
Cardea Collier continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 223 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.7 yards per carry, and also throwing for 160 yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 108.8 rushing yards per game.
Alvarado's defensive line stepped up as well, laying out Kaden Mitchell. seven times. The heavy lifting was done by D.J. Clampitt and Anthony Frias, who racked up six sacks between them. Clampitt is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made eight or more in the last ten games he's played.
Alvarado was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 246 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Sulphur Springs only rushed for 92.
Sulphur Springs' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Mitchell, who threw for 308 yards and three touchdowns, and Jaxson Haire, who picked up 147 receiving yards and a touchdown. Mitchell was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 57 yards. A healthy portion of Mitchell's aerial production (83 yards to be exact) also went to Wyatt Watson.
Alvarado's win bumped their record up to 13-0. As for Sulphur Springs, their defeat dropped their record down to 10-3.
Alvarado will face off against Celina at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Alvarado knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past 13 contests -- so hopefully Celina likes a good challenge. Sulphur Springs does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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