It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Blue Valley North had no problem doing just that on Friday. They came out on top against the De Soto Wildcats by a score of 34-27. The Mustangs' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Frankie Tryban continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 176 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.0 yards per carry, and also picking up 41 receiving yards and a touchdown. He was no stranger to the big play, taking off on a dash that went for 67 yards. Lark Anderson was another key player, throwing for 170 yards and three touchdowns on only 13 passes.
Blue Valley North was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 213 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in five consecutive matchups.
Blue Valley North's win ended a nine-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-7. As for De Soto, their loss ended a nine-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 7-2.
Blue Valley North will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Leavenworth at 7:00 p.m. Leavenworth will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something Blue Valley North surely won't give up without a fight. De Soto does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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