Football Recap: Pioneer Comes Up Short

Pioneer extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They lost 38-14 to the Whittier Cardinals. The Titans lost against the Cardinals in their previous head to head back in October of 2017, too, but the margin this time around was even wider than the 11-10 score last time.

As for Whittier, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.

Lucas Sanchez had a dynamite game, rushing for 140 yards and one TD on only eight carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Nathen Gallardo got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Pioneer will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Rowland at 7:00 p.m. on October 10. As for Whittier, they will challenge Santa Fe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The game will give the Cardinals their first taste of in-conference action this season.