It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Mallard Creek had no problem doing just that on Saturday. They were the clear victor by a 23-0 margin over the Watauga Pioneers. The Mavericks might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won seven matchups by 23 points or more this season.
The win (which was Mallard Creek's fourth in a row) raised their record to 10-2. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 28.2 points. As for Watauga, their defeat ended a six-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 11-1.
Mallard Creek will venture away from home to square off against Hough at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Hough's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. Watauga does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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