With a playoff game on the line, Salado rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Devine Warhorses 46-21. Considering the Eagles have won four matchups by more than 24 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Lincoln Hossfeld was his usual excellent self, rushing for 112 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 193 yards and three touchdowns. Salado also got help from Brendan Wilson, who showed off his sure hands for 86 receiving yards.
Salado didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Damonte Foster, Cade Fenoglio, and Brody Schiller picked up one apiece. Foster has been hot for a while, having also posted six or more total tackles the last 18 times he's played. Salado got some further help from Devonte Foster: he forced a fumble and made 17 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Salado was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 243 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
When it comes to explaining why Devine lost, don't look at Brayden Reyes. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and three touchdowns.
Salado has been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matches, which provided a nice bump to their 7-4 record this season. As for Devine, they moved to 8-3 with that loss, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Salado will square off against Sinton at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Sinton comes in on 11 and Salado on four. Devine does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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