The regular season was a success, but the real challenge begins now, in the postseason. This Thursday Scotland (4-4) takes on Burke/South Central (4-4) in the first playoff game of the year. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous games.
Scotland brought the heat last game after its low-scoring effort (six points) in the match before. The final score between it and Tripp-Delmont/Armour/Andes Central/Dakota Christian last week was a 48 - 8 blowout in Scotland's favor. At 40 points, that marked Scotland's largest margin of victory so far this year.
As for Burke/South Central, it took its game last week by a score of 40 - 28. Junior Tyrone Mizner didn't have many carries in the previous game, but he had more touches this time and made them count as he ran for 135 yards and punched in one touchdown. Mizner has also now scored at least one touchdown in the past four consecutive games. Sophomore Finn Hanson was another big-time player for Burke/South Central. He tacked on three touchdowns to Burke/South Central's score.
The last time they met, Scotland really took it to Burke/South Central, winning 36 - 0. This time, their match is expected to be much closer since they have similar state rankings (Scotland at 30th, Burke/South Central at 32nd). Can Scotland repeat its success? We'll find out this Thursday.
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