Garrett had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. In a tight game that could have gone either way, they made off with a 41-40 victory over the Knox Redskins. That's two games straight that the Railroaders have won by just one point.
It was another big night for Calder Hefty, who rushed for 87 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 222 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 68 yards. 87 of Hefty's passing yards were hauled in by Brayden Nusbaum, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Despite the loss, Knox still got an impressive performance from Myles Mclaughlin, who rushed for 269 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also threw for 71 yards and two touchdowns on only five passes. Mclaughlin didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made three total tackles. Jake Conroy also helped out as he racked up 102 rushing yards.
Garrett pushed their record up to 13-0 with the win, which was their seventh straight at home. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.9 points per game. As for Knox, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 9-4 record.
Garrett is taking a road trip to challenge Fort Wayne Bishop Luers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Wayne Bishop Luers will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Garrett surely won't give up without a fight. Knox does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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