Football Recap: Salinas Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Sep 20, 2024, 11:36am

Football Recap: Salinas Cowboys vs. Clovis Cougars

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Salinas lost against Clovis back in September of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Salinas Cowboys took a blow against the Clovis Cougars, falling 41-14. While losing is never fun, the Cowboys can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 116th, while the Cougars are ranked 30th).

It was another big night for Deagan Rose, who threw for 404 yards and five touchdowns while completing 71.9% of his passes for Clovis. Rose is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season. Carlos Young was Rose's top target, picking up 134 receiving yards and two touchdowns.

Salinas' loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for Clovis, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Salinas will challenge North Salinas at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Clovis, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Bullard at 7:30 p.m. Clovis will be looking to keep their six-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.

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