It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Rolesville had no problem doing just that on Friday. They blew past the Middle Creek Mustangs 57-22. Considering the Rams have won nine matchups by more than 34 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Braden Atkinson, who threw for 224 yards and four touchdowns. Gavin Waddell was Atkinson's top target, picking up 88 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Rolesville wouldn't let Middle Creek keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Rolesville can thank Jovon Wright and Atkinson for forcing all of them. Wright is also on a roll when it comes to defended passes, as he's now defended at least one in the last five games he's played.
Middle Creek lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Lex Sevilla, who rushed for 56 yards and a touchdown. Middle Creek also got help from Mj Bucci, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
The victory was the ninth in a row for Rolesville, bringing their record for this year to 10-1. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 43.4 points. As for Middle Creek, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-5.
Rolesville will challenge Pinecrest at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rolesville is on a five-game streak of home wins, Pinecrest a five-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field. Middle Creek does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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