Football Preview: Camarillo Scorpions vs. Oaks Christian Lions
Camarillo hasn't had much luck against Oaks Christian recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Camarillo Scorpions will look to defend their home field against the Oaks Christian Lions at 7:00 p.m.
Camarillo is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their third straight game on Friday. They lost 45-24 to Pacifica. While losing is never fun, the Scorpions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 251st, while the Tritons are ranked 97th).
Despite the loss, Camarillo had strong showings from Shane Feller, who gained 181 total yards and a touchdown, and Brendan Widerburg, who threw for 278 yards and three touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Oaks Christian came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 14.3 points) and they left with even more momentum. They breezed by the Seraphs at home to the tune of 35-0. Considering the Lions have won three matches by more than 22 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Deshonne Redeaux was his usual excellent self, rushing for 145 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in September of 2023.
Oaks Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Davon Benjamin. Hayden Lowe was another major factor on D, picking up two sacks and making six total tackles.
Camarillo's defeat dropped their record down to 2-6. As for Oaks Christian, their victory was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-2.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Camarillo has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 154.7 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Oaks Christian, though, as they've been averaging only 93.2. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Camarillo might still be hurting after the 35-14 loss they got from Oaks Christian when the teams last played back in September of 2021. Can Camarillo avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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