Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They enjoyed a cozy 32-14 victory over the Anaconda Copperheads on Saturday. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Mustangs considering their 13-point performance the matchup before.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson found their leader in sophomore Kazner Oxarart, who threw for 185 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 41 yards. Dawson Hammond also helped out with an impressive 82 receiving yards.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson's run defense was locked in: Anaconda could only muster 2.9 yards per carry. The team can thank Straud Sims for the heroic effort on defense: he. Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.1.
Mustangs
| Kazner Oxarart | 2 |
| Sam Simonson | 1 |
| Dawson Hammond | 1 |
| Jace Tollefson | 1 |
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off five passes before the game was over. Oxarart led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. Hammond got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson's record is now 9-1. As for Anaconda, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-4.
Malta/Whitewater/Saco/Dodson wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 12-7 loss against Manhattan on the 8th. Anaconda does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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