It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Sioux Valley had no problem doing just that on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 47-26 margin over the Deuel Cardinals. The result was nothing new for the Cossacks, who have now won seven matches by 20 points or more so far this season.
Deuel's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Gabe Sather, who gained 181 total yards and three touchdowns, and Aidan Sievers, who threw for 218 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes. Sather showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 53 yards.
Sioux Valley pushed their record up to 9-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Deuel, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-7.
Sioux Valley didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 41-7 win against Mobridge-Pollock on the 31st. Deuel does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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