It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Lassen had no problem doing just that on Friday. They claimed a resounding 42-13 victory over the Live Oak Lions. With the Grizzlies ahead 28-0 at the half, the game was all but over already.
It was another big night for Dathen Moore, who rushed for 131 yards and three touchdowns. Moore is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 102 every time he's taken the field this season. Joey Harrison got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Lassen didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Harrison and Peyton Garate.
When it comes to explaining why Live Oak lost, don't look at Mario Ramirez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 127 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Ramirez has posted since back in September.
The win (which was Lassen's seventh in a row) raised their record to 8-3. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 11.1 points per game. As for Live Oak, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-8 record this season.
Lassen will challenge Gridley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Gridley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 30.7 points per game this season. Live Oak does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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