It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Pearl-Cohn had no problem doing just that on Friday. They were the clear victor by a 36-16 margin over the South Gibson Hornets. The result was nothing new for the Firebirds, who have now won seven games by 20 points or more so far this season.
Leading Pearl-Cohn to victory were Lj Funk and OmariOn Starnes. Funk threw for 237 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.2% of his passes, while StarneS gained 88 total yards and two touchdowns.
Although South Gibson took the loss, they still got scores from Cade Beaver and Nathan Wallace.
Pearl-Cohn pushed their record up to 8-3 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 36.5 points. As for South Gibson, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 4-7.
Pearl-Cohn has already played their next contest, a 56-28 victory against Chester County on the 15th. South Gibson does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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