Football Preview: Malibu Sharks vs. Sierra Chieftains
The Malibu Sharks's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on the Sierra Chieftains at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Last Friday, Malibu strolled past Hillcrest Christian with points to spare, taking the game 40-22.
Tanner Kies was his usual excellent self, rushing for 123 yards and four touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Stevie Clarke, who picked up 89 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Sierra came into Friday's contest having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They claimed a resounding 44-12 win over Turlock Christian at home. The Chieftains' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sierra's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Johnny Harshman, who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Zach Bays was another key player, rushing for 54 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Sierra was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Malibu pushed their record up to 5-2 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Sierra, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
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