Colton Brunell’s dominant performance leads Columbus to playoff victory
Key points:
- Columbus running back Colton Brunell ran for 324 yards and three touchdowns in the second half, leading the Cardinals to a 33-7 victory over Prairie du Chien in the WIAA Division 5 second-round playoff game
- Brunell is the state's career rushing leader with 7,309 yards
- Prairie du Chien struggled on offense, with their only score coming after a blocked punt
Prairie du Chien had a rough time trying to stop Columbus tailback Colton Brunell in their WIAA Division 5 second-round playoff game. Brunell ran for 324 yards and three touchdowns in the second half, leading the Cardinals to a dominant 33-7 victory over the Blackhawks. Despite a valiant effort, Prairie du Chien struggled on offense, finishing with just 24 total yards on 45 offensive snaps. Columbus quarterback Peyton Powers threw for 103 yards and two touchdowns, securing their spot in the quarterfinal round against top-seeded Aquinas.
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