Columbus Grove had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They never let the St. John's Bluejays onto the board and left with a 14-0 win on Friday. The 14-point effort marked the Bulldogs' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
Columbus Grove's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Trevon Baxter, who picked up 108 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Baxter also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, making 11 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception. Kyle Hopkins was another key passer, throwing for 109 yards and two touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes.
Columbus Grove didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Grant Eversole and Baxter. Landen Huston was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
The victory for Columbus Grove keeps them at an undefeated 14-0. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.3 points per game. As for St. John's, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 6-8 record.
Columbus Grove will square off against Marion Local at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus Grove is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season. St. John's does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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