Tyce Ortman runs for a touchdown in the first quarter of Canistota/Freeman's game against Chester Area. PHOTO BY JEREMY WALTNER
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PRIDE BEAT FLYERS 48-14 TO ADVANCE TO QUARTERFINALS
Tyce Ortman scored a pair of touchdowns in the first quarter, Isiah Robertson scampered for a 66-yard touchdown run and Collin Helma caught a 63-yard touchdown pass from Ortman as Canistota/Freeman built a 32-0 lead over Chester Area in the first round of the Class 9A playoffs in Freeman Thursday night, Oct. 22.
The Pride ended up winning 48-14 behind 128 rushing yards from Ortman and 83 from Robertson; Blake Anderson also ran for a touchdown and a two-yard conversion to keep Canistota/Freeman well in front.
The two-time defending champion Pride (8-1) are the No. 4 seed for the remainder of the playoffs will play again next Thursday, Oct. 29 against No. 5 Philip (7-2). Canistota/Freeman’s quarterfinal round game will be played in Canistota.
