Football Recap: Laguna Creek Cardinals vs. Davis Sr. Blue Devils
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Elk Grove, Laguna Creek was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They really took it to the Davis Sr. Blue Devils for the full four quarters, racking up a 49-14 win. That 35 point margin sets a new team best for the Cardinals this season.
Keian Smith
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Laguna Creek's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Ryan Eddy, who rushed for 108 yards and a pair of TDs on only five carries, and also picked up 85 receiving yards. Eddy also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending one pass. Keian Smith was in the mix as well, providing Laguna Creek with two touchdowns.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Laguna Creek was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 96.4 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last five games they've averaged 149.3.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Laguna Creek's defense and their three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Quentin Hill and Xavier Nunez, who each picked up one sack apiece. Alex Plummer got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Laguna Creek's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 3-5. Those road wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 37.3 points over those games. As for Davis Sr., they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 2-6 record this season.
Laguna Creek will face off against Sheldon at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Cardinals will be up against the Huskies' rather soft defense (which has allowed 45.11 points per contest), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Davis Sr., they will square off against Cordova at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. The Blue Devils will be up against the Lancers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.13 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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