Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Wickliffe couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They were beaten by the Kirtland Hornets 41-3 on Friday. The loss continues a trend for the Blue Devils in their meetings with the Hornets: they've now lost four in a row.
John Silvestro had another great game (as he tends to do), rushing for 172 yards and five TDs on only 15 carries for Kirtland. Silvestro continues to improve, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Another back making a difference was Ty Bledsoe, who rushed for 65 yards and one score.
Wickliffe's defeat dropped their record down to 9-3. As for Kirtland, the win keeps them at an undefeated 11-0.
Wickliffe does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Kirtland, they will challenge Smithville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams have allowed few points on average (the Hornets 6.9, the Smithies 14.1) so any points scored will be well earned.
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