Hobart secured a decisive victory over the Kankakee Valley Kougars with a score of 43-6, marking their sixth win this season by a margin of 31 points or more.
The playoff game occurred on October 31 at Kankakee Valley High School. Max Pickett led Hobart’s charge, rushing for 240 yards and scoring three touchdowns, maintaining an average of 10.4 yards per carry. This performance marked his third consecutive game with at least 140 rushing yards. Aiden Kasch also contributed significantly, amassing 77 yards and two touchdowns.
According to the match details, the Kougars found themselves trailing significantly early in the game, with a halftime score of 29-0.
The defeat extended Kankakee Valley’s home losing streak to six games, leaving them with a record of 2-9. In contrast, Hobart celebrated its fifth consecutive victory, improving their season record to 9-2.
Looking ahead, Hobart is set to face the Lowell Red Devils in another playoff match on October 7. The Brickies enter this game with a strong record of 9-2.
Previously, when the Brickies faced the Kougars, they emerged victorious with a score of 40-7.
