KENNEWICK -- The Southridge Suns did just about everything right Friday, while defeating West Valley 33-14 in a CBBN 3A game at Lampson Stadium.

The Suns played well offensively and defensively, they remained healthy and they got a win heading into the playoffs next week.

"Our biggest accomplishment was to keep the momentum going into the playoffs," Southridge's Matt Mendenhall said.

The Suns play at University High at 7 p.m. Friday in the regional playoffs. The winner will advance to the state playoffs the following week.

On Friday, Mendenhall threw for 210 yards and two touchdowns. He also recovered a fumble and returned it 45 yards to set up another score. It was one of three fumbles the Suns recovered.

"We were just trying to strip the ball," Mendenhall said. "That has been an emphasis of ours for a while, but we haven't had many fumble recoveries. We played hard defensively."

West Valley, which will play in a non-advancing crossover game against Sunnyside on Thursday, fumbled on its fourth play of the game.