Springfield had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They claimed a resounding 35-6 win over the Black River Pirates. Winning may never get old, but the Tigers sure are getting used to it with their eighth in a row.
It was another big night for Dante Gentile, who rushed for 250 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 9.6 yards per carry. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 61 yards.
Springfield was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 276 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in 11 consecutive matchups.
Springfield pushed their record up to 9-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight at home. As for Black River, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Springfield will play host again on Friday to welcome Toronto, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Springfield's defense has only allowed 13.1 points per game this season, so Toronto's offense will have their work cut out for them. Black River does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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