It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 59-36 margin over the Three Forks/Willow Creek Wolves. The defensive woes were uncharacteristic for the Mustangs, who until this matchup were averaging 14.09 points allowed.
Stockton Oxarart continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 320 yards and six touchdowns while completing 79.2% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. He has been hot , having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last five times he's played. Dawson Hammond also helped out as he racked up 100 receiving yards.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson wouldn't let Three Forks/Willow Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson can thank Straud Sims and Blaine Downing for forcing both of them.
Despite the loss, Three Forks/Willow Creek still got an impressive performance from Sawyer Andersen, who rushed for 108 yards and three touchdowns, and also picked up 133 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Andersen has posted since back in August. Kanon Reichman also helped out as he racked up 103 rushing yards.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson's win was their sixth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 11-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 44.7 points per game. As for Three Forks/Willow Creek, their defeat dropped their record down to 7-4.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson will take on Florence-Carlton on Friday. Florence-Carlton will roll in looking for their tenth straight victory, something Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson surely won't give up without a fight. Three Forks/Willow Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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