Rauner vs Schurz playoff battle

Rauner and Schurz played a winner-take-all game for a state playoff berth in the Public League White conference.

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Carrasco's 203 yards

Ryden Carrasco carried the ball 10 times for 203 yards in a 58-6 win over Schurz.

Carrasco's 86-yard TD

Carrasco scored a 86-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter to put Rauner up 48-6 and start the running clock.

Carrasco's season stats

Carrasco has rushed for more than 1,300 yards this season.

Schurz's opening kickoff

Schurz returned the opening kickoff 70 yards for a touchdown, but Rauner took over in a 58-6 running-clock win.

Carrasco's coach praise

Rauner coach Daron Brown called Carrasco 'relentless on offense and defense' with 'good vision' and 'hard to tackle'.

Carrasco's confidence

Carrasco said, 'Two years in a row. This is great. Everyone doubted us and thought we were going to take this loss.'

“two years in a row this is great everyone doubted us and thought we were going to take this loss”

Rauner's defense

Rauner junior Julius Hall recorded multiple TFLs and sacks, and freshman Bryan Pinson Jr. intercepted a pass and scored a touchdown on a fumble recovery.

Rauner's playoff history

Rauner lost in the Class 3A state playoffs last season but is expected to be in 4A this season.

Schurz's performance

Schurz finished with negative yardage after a 70-yard opening kickoff return by Terrance Broughton.