KENNEWICK -- Coming off a pair of lackluster performances in the running game, the Southridge Suns had one thing on their mind Friday night with the Pasco Bulldogs paying a visit to Lampson Stadium.

Well, two actually.

The first was get the win, putting a festive cap on Homecoming and doing their part to lock up a playoff berth. The second was get Chris Haueter and the ground game back on track with the postseason just over the horizon.

Check and check.

Haueter ran for 181 yards and two touchdowns -- the first a 70-yard flash in the second quarter -- and the Suns racked up 225 yards on the ground in a 41-0 CBBN 3A win over the Bulldogs.

"We wanted to get Chris going and show everyone what Southridge football is all about," said senior lineman Sam Barnes. "We want to be more dynamic in everything we do."

The Suns (5-2, 4-1) kept pace with Kennewick for second place in league, with next week's showdown between the city rivals looming. Southridge's win, combined with the Lions' 34-6 win over West Valley, clinched playoff berths for both teams behind first-place Kamiakin.

Southridge didn't make any bones about its offense, using fullback Tanner Gottschalk more than ever in a two-back set.

"I was really happy about that. It's what I started with. I love two-back -- it feels safe," said Haueter, who has led the league in rushing from Week 1 but saw the rest of the field close in with back-to-back 43-yard games. His season total sits unofficially at 875 yards.