Rochester hadn't done well against Black Hills recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Rochester Warriors were the clear victor by a 35-13 margin over the Black Hills Wolves. The Warriors' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Rochester's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Xander Peterman led the charge by rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Dominic Delgado, who rushed for 59 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Rochester was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 287 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 161 rushing yards in 14 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
One reason for the win was Rochester's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. It was truly a group effort as Chris Tartios, Maddox Rodgers, and Rodgers picked up two apiece.
Although Black Hills took the loss, they still got scores from Jess Bender and Tristan Deville.
The win got Rochester back to even at 2-2. As for Black Hills, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-3.
Rochester will challenge Elma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rochester will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each matchup than the last. As for Black Hills, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Centralia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Black Hills is facing Centralia at the right time seeing as Centralia is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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