Football Recap: Sheldon Huskies vs. Elk Grove Thundering Herd
After soaring to 38 points the game before, Sheldon was a bit more limited in their contest on Friday. They lost 32-7 to the Elk Grove Thundering Herd. While losing is never fun, the Huskies can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 459th, while the Thundering Herd are ranked 201st).
David Hale was his usual excellent self, rushing for 43 yards and three touchdowns for Elk Grove. Hale is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last seven games he's played dating back to last season.
Sheldon has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-6 record this season. As for Elk Grove, the victory was the sixth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Sheldon will square off against Laguna Creek at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Laguna Creek is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.8 points per game this season. As for Elk Grove, they will challenge Pleasant Grove at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Elk Grove is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road.
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