It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They blew past the Thompson Falls Blue Hawks 45-8. Considering the Mustangs have won seven matchups by more than 21 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson had a senior duo take command as Stockton Oxarart threw for 175 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes and Blaine Downing rushed for 118 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards Downing has posted since back in August. Dawson Hammond was another key player, picking up 90 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 269 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Thompson Falls only rushed for 30.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson wouldn't let Thompson Falls keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson can thank Laytin Erickson and Downing for forcing both of them. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Downing posted at least 105 rushing yards in the third games prior.
The victory for Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. As for Thompson Falls, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-7 record this season.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson will play host again on Friday to welcome Three Forks/Willow Creek, where kickoff is scheduled at 1:00 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 955 yards in their previous games. Thompson Falls does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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