New Lexington had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They took their contest on Friday with ease, bagging a 55-28 victory over the Canton South Wildcats. The Panthers might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine matches by 22 points or more this season.
New Lexington's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Bentley Hanson, who picked up 236 receiving yards and four touchdowns. Another back making a difference was Carson Kellogg, who rushed for 203 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 9.7 yards per carry.
The win (which was New Lexington's sixth in a row) raised their record to 10-1. As for Canton South, their loss dropped their record down to 4-7.
New Lexington will take on Logan Elm at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. New Lexington knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six matchups -- so hopefully Logan Elm likes a good challenge. Canton South does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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