Show Low and Benjamin Franklin squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Show Low had to settle for second. They came up short against the Chargers, falling 21-0. Considering the last time the Cougars couldn't score was back in August, the team can't take the result too hard.
Kash Perkins threw for 30 yards on three of 14 attempts.
Benjamin Franklin's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Trent Dutkiewicz, who rushed for 99 yards and one TD, and also threw for 158 yards and one touchdown on only 11 passes. Those 99 rushing yards gave Dutkiewicz a new career-high. A healthy portion of Dutkiewicz's aerial production (120 yards to be exact) went to Talan Speir, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Show Low's defeat was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 8-4. As for Benjamin Franklin, the win keeps them at an undefeated 12-0.
Show Low does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Benjamin Franklin, they will face off against Pusch Ridge Christian Academy at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday. The Chargers' defense better be ready for this one: the Lions have averaged an impressive 33.6 points per game this season.
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