Football Preview: Lompoc Braves vs. Arroyo Grande Eagles
Lompoc has been away from home for three games now, but on Friday they'll finally make their return. They will host the Arroyo Grande Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: both posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Lompoc is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They strolled past Kern Valley with points to spare last Friday, taking the game 35-21. The victory was some much needed relief for the Braves as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Meanwhile, Arroyo Grande waltzed into their contest on Friday with three straight wins... but they left with four. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Bearcats 40-7 at home. That looming 40-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Arroyo Grande's defense and their five sacks. Leading the way was Zeb DeVries with four. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
The win got Lompoc back to even at 3-3. As for Arroyo Grande, they pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Lompoc ended up a good deal behind Arroyo Grande in their previous meeting back in September of 2023, losing 41-23. Can Lompoc avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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