With a playoff game on the line, Kadoka rose to the challenge on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 54-12 victory over the Burke Cougars. The Kougars might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matches by 20 points or more this season.
Kadoka's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kole Hermann, who rushed for 196 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.9 yards per carry, and also caught a touchdown. Hermann continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Gus Stout was another major influence, as he rushed for 204 yards and ran in a TD.
Kadoka was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 545 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Despite the defeat, Burke had strong showings from Kaleb Schonebaum, who rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown, and Jayder Schonebaum, who gained 101 total yards and a touchdown. Jayder was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 50 yards.
Kadoka has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Burke, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Kadoka will face off against St. Mary on Thursday. St. Mary's defense has only allowed 10.8 points per game this season, so Kadoka's offense will have their work cut out for them. Burke does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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