The Timnath football team captured its first-ever playoff victory on Nov. 13 by defeating Eagle Valley 42-7 in a Colorado Class 3A second-round matchup, according to Yahoo Sports.
The Cubs, playing at home at PSD Stadium, entered the contest following a three-game losing streak to close the regular season.
While the game remained competitive at halftime with Timnath leading 14-7, the team dominated the second half, scoring four touchdowns in five possessions, as reported by the Fort Collins Coloradoan.
Senior running back Makai Major led the offensive effort by setting a program record with five rushing touchdowns.
Major now holds 21 total touchdowns and over 1,600 rushing yards for the current season, per the outlets reported.
The win carried significant emotional weight for the program following the death of former assistant coach Tyson White on Oct. 29.
The team attended a celebration of life for White just one day before the playoff game, which served as an homage to the assistant who helped oversee the school’s early athletic program.
Defensively, the Cubs stifled the Eagle Valley offense throughout the second half by maintaining constant pressure in the backfield.
The victory marks a milestone for a senior class that has seen the program grow from zero wins in its inaugural season to eight wins this year.
Looking ahead, Timnath is scheduled to face No. 2 Holy Family in the quarterfinals.
The upcoming road game offers the Cubs a chance for redemption after Holy Family narrowly defeated them 36-35 during the regular season, according to the reporting by Yahoo Sports.
The coaching staff and players aim to build upon this historic performance to continue their postseason advancement.
The victory ensures that the school, which is in its fifth year, continues its upward trajectory in Colorado high school football rankings.
As noted by local outlets, the team remains focused on maintaining the same intensity that characterized this breakthrough win against the Devils.