Football Preview: San Jacinto Tigers vs. Jurupa Hills Spartans
The San Jacinto Tigers will head out to take on the Jurupa Hills Spartans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Jacinto is coming into the contest hot, having won their last four games.
Last Friday, San Jacinto got the win against Cajon by a conclusive 28-8. That's two games straight that the Tigers have won by exactly 20 points.
It was another big night for Jaylen Patterson, who rushed for 85 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also threw for 132 yards on only ten passes. Jomini Ransom was another key player, rushing for 111 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Jurupa Hills, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They sure made it a nail-biter, but they managed to escape with a 30-27 win over Rancho Mirage on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Spartans as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Jurupa Hills found their leader in underclassman Ja'Khai Johnson, who threw for 150 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 31 yards. Jurupa Hills also got a significant boost from Derek Beeman, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 94 yards.
Jurupa Hills' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Michael Rodriguez and Michael Ephraim.
San Jacinto's record is now 4-1. As for Jurupa Hills, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's game: San Jacinto has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 411.4 total yards per game. It's a different story for Jurupa Hills, though, as they've been averaging only 245.3. Will San Jacinto be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Jurupa Hills flip the script?
San Jacinto strolled past Jurupa Hills when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a score of 45-27. The rematch might be a little tougher for San Jacinto since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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