The PCM football team defeated Interstate 35 in the opening round of the Class 2A playoffs Friday night 42-0 in a game heard live on the KRLS3 stream.

The Mustangs were firing on all cylinders in the contest led by senior wide receiver Griffin Olson, who reeled in four touchdown catches on the night. PCM quarterback Gavin Van Gorp also connected with  tight end Jack Jungling for a fifth passing touchdown and junior running back Adrien Robbins also found the endzone. The Mustang defense pitched their first shutout of the season, keeping the Roadrunners’ passing attack in check all night. In the second half, PCM’s backup defensive unit maintained the shutout against the I35 starters. The Mustangs scored on all but one offensive drive in the game, and PCM Head Football Coach Greg Bonnett said he was pleased with his team’s performance. 

“Top to bottom I thought we looked pretty good. I thought our sideline was really into it and everyone knew what was going on. We had the presence of mind to just go out there and get a stance and make a lot of plays. We got a shutout which is kind of important and we wanted that. We wanted a breakout game where we could get a shutout. We wanted that right now.”

The Mustangs advance to the second round of the Class 2A playoffs, and their opponent for next Friday night will be announced today.