Shelbyville had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They really took it to the Beckville Bearcats for the full four quarters, racking up a 75-48 victory. The Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Dj Barnes continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 144 yards and six touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 315 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 15.0 yards per attempt. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 2.3 rushing touchdowns per game. Ronnie Williams was another key player, gaining 166 total yards and a touchdown.
When it comes to explaining why Beckville lost on Friday, don't look at Jorden Prince. Despite the final result, he rushed for 176 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Another player making a difference was Aiden Harris, who gained 55 total yards and two touchdowns.
Shelbyville pushed their record up to 10-2 with the win, which was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Beckville, the loss snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 10-2 record.
Shelbyville didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 54-30 defeat against Joaquin on the 29th. Beckville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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