Clear Fork just punched its ticket deeper into the playoffs, absolutely dominating the Otsego Knights 38-0 on Friday night. This wasn’t just any win, either. It was their first playoff victory since way back in 2022, and let me tell you, running back Trey Sellers put on an absolute clinic. This kid didn’t just show up, he owned the field, making sure his team got that crucial win.
Trey Sellers Is Playing With a Chip, and Otsego Paid For It
Right from the jump, you knew it was Sellers’ night. Clear Fork’s defense forced a punt on Otsego’s opening drive, and then, on their very first offensive play, Sellers exploded for a monstrous 55-yard run. Just a couple of plays later, quarterback Marcus Hoeflich connected with Nash Evans for a 28-yard touchdown strike, and with 6:02 left in the first quarter, the Colts were on the board. They never looked back! Sellers finished the night with eight carries for a staggering 133 yards and two rushing touchdowns. But wait, there’s more. The kid also added a defensive touchdown, scooping up a fumble and returning it about 45 yards with 1:07 left in the second quarter, making it a four-possession game. Talk about a complete player!
Head Coach Aaron Brokaw was hyped, saying Sellers “has had an amazing season for us, and he’s playing with a little bit of a chip on his shoulder right now. He’s been an explosive playmaker offensively. He’s been a guy that’s performed well defensively, and that scoop-and-score was fun to watch as well.” Sellers himself just called it “sweet,” explaining he saw the pitch play go over the receiver’s head, remembered Coach Brokaw’s drill, “picked it up, scooped, and scored.” That’s the kind of heads-up playmaking that wins you playoff games.
THAT Defense Is Legit: 63-Point Offense Shut Down Cold
While Sellers was busy electrifying the crowd, the entire Clear Fork squad was putting on a masterclass. The defense had its hands full with Otsego’s triple-option offense, a unit that just dropped 63 points last week! To hold a team like that to a flat zero? That’s special. Sellers knows it, too. He said, “Our defense has a lot of discipline; our coaches have put in a plan to install our defense which has been building up for years and this year it’s showing that we’re one of the best defenses in the area.” And the stats back him up: Otsego was 0-for-2 passing and only managed 169 total rushing yards, with quarterback Grady Frank accounting for 75 of those and Dane Fatzinger adding 40.
On the offensive side, even with Sellers’ huge night, Clear Fork showed great balance. Hoeflich completed all three of his pass attempts for 99 yards and two touchdowns, plus he added 56 yards on the ground. Alex Schlosser, Brevyn Bias, and Davis Hoeflich also got in on the rushing action, contributing to that dominant ground game. Backup kicker Brady Oswalt even nailed a 37-yard field goal with just over a minute left to cap off an absolutely complete team effort. Coach Brokaw praised the team’s composure, saying he told the guys that “playing composed and being aggressive is a delicate balance, and I thought we did that really well tonight.”
Clear Fork isn’t stopping there. The No. 4 seeded Colts will hit the road next week to face an undefeated squad. Sellers said it best, they’re “focused going into next week.” After getting a week to rest and refocus, they’re “headed into next week strong.” You love to hear that attitude, especially when they’ve got this kind of momentum. Get ready, undefeated team, the Colts are coming for you!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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