It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but the Assumption Mustangs had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 43-21 margin over Breaux Bridge. Winning may never get old, but Assumption sure are getting used to it with their seventh in a row.
Breaux Bridge's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performance. Perhaps the best among them was Kelby Hypolite, who threw for 253 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. The team also got some help courtesy of Coddie Noel, who picked up 97 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Assumption has yet to lose a match at home this season, leaving them with a 9-2 record. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 47.3 points per game. As for Breaux Bridge, their defeat dropped their record down to 6-6.
Assumption will play host again and welcome Northwest, where kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Northwest is coming into the match hot, having won their last five games. Breaux Bridge does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
