Papillion-LaVista South and Millard South squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Papillion-LaVista South had to settle for second. They took a blow against the Millard South Patriots, falling 56-19. While losing is never fun, the Titans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Nebraska football rankings (they are ranked 34th, while the Patriots are ranked first).
Papillion-LaVista South's loss came despite strong showings from Derek Jones and Chase Cunningham. Jones gained 62 total yards and two touchdowns, while Cunningham threw for 180 yards and two touchdowns.
Gabe Prucha continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Millard South, rushing for 78 yards and three touchdowns, while also picking up 34 receiving yards. Amarion Jackson also helped out with an impressive 142 receiving yards.
This is the second loss in a row for Papillion-LaVista South and nudges their season record down to 4-6. As for Millard South, the victory was the ninth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-1.
Papillion-LaVista South does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Millard South, they and Millard North will meet in a classic North v. South matchup at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Millard South is looking to tack on another W to their three-game streak on the road.
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