It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Indian Creek had no problem doing just that on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 35-7 victory over the Edgewood Mustangs. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Braves considering their seven-point performance the matchup before.
Malachi Mink continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 214 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries. His longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Evan Clark was another key player, throwing for 162 yards and three touchdowns.
Indian Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 233 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Edgewood only rushed for 109.
Indian Creek didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jaxon Green and Jaxon Ramey.
Indian Creek has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-5 record this season. As for Edgewood, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Indian Creek will challenge North Harrison at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Mink and Bryce Fessel. Edgewood does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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