Petersen leads Cambridge to C-2 playoff victory over Sutherland

Grant Strunk/McCook Daily Gazette Cambridge defensive back Connor Rich (14, bottom) dives on a fumble after stripping the football from Sutherland running back Randon McKain (14). Hayden Ekberg (7) of Cambridge is also close to the action.

CAMBRIDGE -- Gus Petersen might be one of the top running backs in the state. He's not too bad on defense either.

Petersen returned two interceptions for touchdowns and added another score on a long run to lift Cambridge to a 37-14 win over Sutherland Tuesday in the Class C-2 high school football playoffs.

The quarterfinal contest was played Tuesday evening on the Trojans' home turf.

Alec McCurdy (52) celebrates with Delvin Jackson (26) after Jackson scored on a 17-yard touchdown.

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Grant Strunk/McCook Daily Gazette Cambridge sophomore defensive back Ethan Long (22) dives to stop Sutherland wide receiver Garrett Blomstedt (10).