It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but New Prairie had no problem doing just that on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Gary West Side Cougars 60-14. New Prairie's offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Reed Robinson continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 173 yards and five touchdowns on only seven carries, while also throwing for 30 yards and a touchdown. His longest rush was for an impressive 52 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Trenton Mamazza handled things on the ground, rushing for 99 yards and a rushing touchdown.
New Prairie was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 321 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Gary West Side's loss came despite strong showings from Guiseppe Moore and Kamari Loggins. Moore rushed for 72 yards, while Loggins gained 70 total yards and a touchdown.
The win made it two in a row for New Prairie and bumps their season record up to 7-3. As for Gary West Side, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five games, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
New Prairie didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 15-14 victory against Hobart on the 1st. Gary West Side does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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