It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Cascade Christian can now relate to. They fell 27-20 to the Banks Braves on Friday. The Challengers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Braves apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in November of 2023.
Banks' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Lane Gilbert, who rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 225 yards and a touchdown on only 15 passes. Jarrett Martin was Gilbert's top target, picking up 129 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 64 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Cascade Christian's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4. As for Banks, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 10-0.
Cascade Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Banks, they will take on Burns on Saturday. Banks is looking to tack on another W to their nine-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
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