Football Recap: San Luis Obispo Starts off Right with Win over Mt. Whitney
By Team Reports
Aug 26, 2024, 5:20pm
Football Recap: San Luis Obispo Tigers vs. Mt. Whitney Pioneers
San Luis Obispo took care of business in their home opener on Friday. They walked away with a 34-23 win over the Mt. Whitney Pioneers.
Jace Gomes had a dynamite game for San Luis Obispo, rushing for 154 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.1 yards per carry, and also throwing for 73 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Colbin Garrison, who rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown.
Garrison wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: San Luis Obispo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in 12 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. San Luis Obispo will host Mission Oak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Mt. Whitney, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Morro Bay at 7:30 p.m.
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