The South Umpqua Lancers are one of 16 teams to qualify for the OSAA Class 4A state playoffs.

Senior running back Connor Yates scored 4 touchdowns, including an 85 yarder,  in SU's 46-13 win over visiting Stayton in a play-in game Friday night in Tri City.

Taylor Gross also caught a pair of TD passes from quarterback William Wylie as the Lancers improved to 6-3 on the season.

Next up, South Umpqua plays an opening round playoff game on Friday.

(Photo by Darla Foster)