It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Linton-Stockton had no problem doing just that on Friday. They put the hurt on the Sullivan Golden Arrows with a sharp 30-7 win. The result was nothing new for the Miners, who have now won six contests by 22 points or more so far this season.
Linton-Stockton's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Paul Oliver, who picked up 112 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Oliver also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up 0.5 sacks, making five total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defending a pass. Hayden Feltner was another key player, gaining 108 total yards and two touchdowns.
Linton-Stockton was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 177 rushing yards in eight consecutive games.
One reason for the win was Linton-Stockton's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for three sacks. Cooper Smith was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up 2.5 himself.
Linton-Stockton's win was their fifth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 30.6 points. As for Sullivan, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Linton-Stockton wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 38-6 victory against South Vermillion on the 1st. Sullivan does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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