Archangels Catholic had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Elgin/Pope John Wolfpack, posting a 50-22 victory. The result was nothing new for the Defenders, who have now won eight matchups by 28 points or more so far this season.
Elgin/Pope John's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Kellan Hoefer, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, and also threw for 144 yards on 14 of 25 attempts. Hoefer's longest rush was for an impressive 53 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Dylan Kolm was another key player, gaining 96 total yards and a touchdown.
The win for Archangels Catholic keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. As for Elgin/Pope John, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-5 record this season.
Archangels Catholic will square off against Twin Loup at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Archangels Catholic knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past nine matches -- so hopefully Twin Loup likes a good challenge. Elgin/Pope John does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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