The West Plains Wolves made a statement Thursday night, delivering a historic performance in an 86-0 blowout victory over El Paso Ysleta in the Class 4A Division I Bi-District playoffs in Midland.

The 86 points set a school record for the most scored in a playoff game, as the Wolves dominated from start to finish.

West Plains wasted little time taking control, building a 34-0 lead by the second quarter. The Wolves' rushing attack was nearly unstoppable, piling up an incredible 576 yards on just 27 carries while scoring eight touchdowns on the ground.

Senior running back Slade Russell led the charge with a monster performance, rushing for 279 yards and three touchdowns on only 10 carries. His biggest highlight came on a spectacular 97-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

Donta Pearson added 93 rushing yards and a touchdown, while Colson Heider contributed 75 yards and two scores. Paxton Chandler rushed for 28 yards and a touchdown, and Bentley Chandler added an 8-yard scoring run.

Sophomore quarterback Timber Russell also got in on the action, completing four of six passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns. He connected with Boston Hunt for a 19-yard score and Gage Blaser for a 13-yard touchdown.

Paxton Chandler added another highlight with a punt return touchdown.

The Wolves were just as impressive defensively, shutting out Ysleta while creating problems throughout the night.

Cash Lofton led the defense with 11 tackles, followed by James Walden with eight and Bentley Chandler with seven. Walden also recorded two sacks and three quarterback hurries.

Braylon Kinsey and Gage Blaser each grabbed an interception, while West Plains finished with five pass deflections.

With the convincing victory, the Wolves improve to 7-4 and advance to the Area round, where they will face the winner of Midland Greenwood and Springtown.

West Plains is moving on, and the Wolves have plenty of momentum heading into the next round.