With a playoff game on the line, Columbus rose to the challenge on Thursday. They blew past the Spanish River Sharks 56-8. The Explorers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
While passing duties were split, you can't argue with the impact Vicente Gonzalez and Jason Barket Jr. both made on the matchup. Gonzalez rushed for seven yards and a touchdown while Barket Jr. threw for 73 yards and two touchdowns while completing 83.3% of his passes.
Columbus' win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-3. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 39 points. As for Spanish River, their loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.
Columbus has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome South Dade at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Columbus' defense has only allowed 14.2 points per game this season, so South Dade's offense will have their work cut out for them. Spanish River does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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