It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Thunderbird had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their match with ease, bagging a 49-20 victory over the Bradshaw Mountain Bears. The result was nothing new for the Titans, who have now won nine matchups by 22 points or more so far this season.
Elijah Little was his usual excellent self, rushing for 283 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023. Daryl Little II was in the mix too, providing Thunderbird with two touchdowns.
Thunderbird was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 328 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 283 rushing yards in four consecutive games.
Thunderbird didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Richaud Martin and Tucker Fogelson.
Despite the loss, Bradshaw Mountain still got an impressive performance from Kylin Jackson, who rushed for 103 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 35 receiving yards. Jackson was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 50 yards.
Thunderbird pushed their record up to 10-1 with the win, which was their third straight at home. As for Bradshaw Mountain, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.
Thunderbird will venture away from home to challenge Mica Mountain at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mica Mountain will roll in looking for their 12th straight victory, something Thunderbird surely won't give up without a fight. Bradshaw Mountain does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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