It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Granada had no problem doing just that on Monday. They claimed a resounding 44-15 victory over the Branson/Kim Bearcats. Considering the Bobcats have won seven contests by more than 25 points this season, Monday's blowout was nothing new.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Granada to victory, but perhaps none more so than Maddox Coleman, who threw for 208 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 81 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Coleman didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble, made eight total tackles (1.0 for loss), and defended a pass. Another rusher making a difference was Fernando Cadena, who gained 152 total yards and two touchdowns.
Granada was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 220 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 164 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Granada wouldn't let Branson/Kim keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Jesus Perez led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself. Coleman is also on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last three games he's played.
When it comes to explaining why Branson/Kim lost, don't look at Will Doherty. Despite the final result, he picked up 74 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 39 yards. Doherty also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making nine total tackles and defending a pass.
Granada's win bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Branson/Kim, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season.
Granada will face off against Idalia on Saturday. Granada is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season. Branson/Kim does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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