Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, East Valley couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They received a blow on Saturday as they fell 40-21 to the Franklin Pierce Cardinals. The Red Devils' defeat signaled the end of their five-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why East Valley lost, don't look at Braden Albrecht. Despite the final result, he rushed for 129 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Junior Teregeyo and Bryson Allen. Teregeyo rushed for 128 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries while Allen rushed for 125 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry. Allen was even better on defense, picking up two sacks, forcing a fumble, and making seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
East Valley's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Franklin Pierce, the victory for them keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
East Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Franklin Pierce, a feisty cat fight will be fought when the Franklin Pierce Cardinals take on the WF West Bearcats at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Franklin Pierce knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past 11 contests -- so hopefully WF West likes a good challenge.
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