Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Hanover couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost to the Caliche Buffaloes on the road by a 65-50 margin on Sunday. While the Hornets had to settle for second, they closed the game well in the third quarter, where they outscored the Buffaloes 22-15.
Despite the loss, Hanover still got an impressive performance from David Byers, who rushed for 117 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. That's the most rushing yards Byers has posted since back in August. Tyler Decker was in the mix too, providing Hanover with a touchdown.
Hanover wouldn't let Caliche keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Byers led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself.
Zander Yost continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Caliche, rushing for 175 yards while picking up 7.3 yards per carry, and also picking up 73 receiving yards. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Yost posted at least 161 rushing yards in the seventh games prior.
Hanover's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Caliche, the victory was the eighth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 10-1.
Hanover does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Caliche, they will venture away from home to face off against Stratton at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday. Stratton is on a six-game streak of home wins, Caliche a four-game streak of away wins -- so someone will have to leave a streak behind on the field.
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