It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Anoka had no problem doing just that on Friday. They breezed by the Roseville Raiders to the tune of 49-6. With the Tornadoes ahead 35-0 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Anoka had a senior duo take command as Peyton Podany threw for 174 yards and a touchdown while completing 73.3% of his passes and Zach Welch rushed for 54 yards and three touchdowns. Welch is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Blake Sieben, who rushed for 68 yards on only six carries.
Anoka was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 205 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Anoka is on a roll lately: they've won four of their last five games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. As for Roseville, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Anoka will take on Lakeville South on Friday. Lakeville South will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Anoka surely won't give up without a fight. Roseville does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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