It's playoff time, and Raines had no trouble coming through when it counted. They were the clear victors by a 28-8 margin over the Booker Tornadoes on Friday. Considering the Vikings have won 12 matchups by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
One reason for the win was Raines' imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Makhel Smith-York, Travis Williams, and Chenaniah Doran, who each picked up one sack apiece. Smith-York was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making five total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Vikings
| 12/05/25 vs Booker | 28-8 |
| 11/28/25 vs Bishop Kenny | 61-15 |
| 11/21/25 vs West Florida | 54-0 |
| 11/14/25 vs Baker County | 43-6 |
| 10/30/25 @ Atlantic Coast | 57-0 |
| + 8 more games |
The win keeps Raines at an undefeated 13-0. Those victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.3 points on average this season. As for Booker, their loss ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 12-2.
Looking ahead, Raines will face off against Northwestern at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Vikings 5.3, the Bulls 8.8) so any points scored will be well earned. Booker does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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