With a playoff game on the line, the Davenport Wolves rose to the challenge on Friday. They strolled past the Bears with points to spare, taking the game 45-31. This was one game where the offenses had no trouble playing at a high level.
Davenport's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Barrett Fallon, who rushed for 204 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and also picked up 44 receiving yards. Fallon was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 65 yards. Triston Hamlin also helped out by tossing the rock for 285 yards.
When it comes to explaining why La Vernia lost, one person who can't be blamed is Keegan Hajek. Despite the final result, he rushed for 123 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 293 yards and a touchdown. Hajek is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Colten Schmid also helped out as he racked up 126 receiving yards.
The victory (which was Davenport's fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 49.5 points per game. As for La Vernia, their loss dropped their record down to 10-3.
Davenport will be playing at home against Calhoun at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Calhoun is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road. La Vernia does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
