With a playoff game on the line, L.C. Bird rose to the challenge on Friday. They pulled ahead with a 17-16 photo finish over the Matoaca Warriors. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Skyhawks were the better team in the second half.
L.C. Bird got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Corey Holland out in front who rushed for 161 yards and a touchdown. Holland's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 161 rushing yards.
L.C. Bird wouldn't let Matoaca keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. L.C. Bird can thank Tyrell Allen and Jaqui Vaughan for forcing both of them.
The victory was the fourth in a row for L.C. Bird, bringing their record for this year to 9-3. As for Matoaca, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 10-2.
L.C. Bird will take on Fleming on Friday. L.C. Bird is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34.2 points per game this season. Matoaca does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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