York Institute extended their postseason success on Friday against Polk County. They blew past the Polk County Wildcats, posting a 49-20 win. The Dragons might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won six matchups by 28 points or more this season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead York Institute to victory, but perhaps none more so than Logan Pannell, who rushed for 143 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Pannell's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 112 rushing yards. Blake Voiles was another key back, rushing for 160 yards and a touchdown on only 14 carries.
York Institute was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 495 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 291 rushing yards in four consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Polk County lost, don't look at Cade Brewer. Despite the final result, he rushed for 13 yards and two touchdowns. Polk County is 3-1 when Brewer posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 2-6 otherwise. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jackson Cox, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
York Institute's victory was their seventh straight at home, which pushed their record up to 10-2. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 39.3 points per game. As for Polk County, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-7 record this season.
York Institute's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Bledsoe County at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bledsoe County will roll in looking for their eighth straight win, something York Institute surely won't give up without a fight. Polk County does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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