It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sherwood had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 42-21 margin over Nelson. The result was nothing new for the Bowmen, who have now won seven matches by 21 points or more so far this season.
Wilson Medina was his usual excellent self, rushing for 181 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last eight games he's played. Jackson Bell was another key player, throwing for 109 yards and two touchdowns on only eight passes.
The victory (which was Sherwood's seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 42.0 points per game. As for Nelson, they moved to 7-3 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Sherwood will face off against West Linn on Friday. West Linn is coming into the contest with four straight wins on the road, so Sherwood will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. Nelson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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