Football Recap: Edison Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 21, 2024, 6:35pm

Football Recap: Edison Tigers vs. San Joaquin Memorial Panthers

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Edison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their seventh straight defeat. They had to suffer through a 40-6 loss at the hands of the San Joaquin Memorial Panthers. While losing is never fun, the Tigers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 540th, while the Panthers are ranked 172nd).

It was another big night for David Bell, who rushed for 109 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries for San Joaquin Memorial. Bell is becoming a predictor of San Joaquin Memorial's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 1-2 when he doesn't). Colton Johnson was another key player, throwing for 171 yards and two touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.

Edison's loss dropped their record down to 0-7. As for San Joaquin Memorial, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 5-2.

Edison wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 43-8 defeat against Sanger on the 18th. San Joaquin Memorial has also already played their next matchup, a 25-23 win against Madera on the 18th.

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