Football Recap: Alameda Pirates vs. Mitchell Marauders
After having lost a blowout in their previous game against D'Evelyn, Alameda was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Mitchell Marauders 40-0 at home. Considering the Pirates' offense had been struggling lately, the high-scoring outing was a much-needed turnaround.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Tez Glover and he. Glover rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries while he rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Angel Arroyo also punched in three rushing touchdowns, which is notable because Alameda is 2-1 when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-2 otherwise.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Alameda was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 221 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matchups.
Alameda wouldn't let Mitchell keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. Monte Romero led the group effort, picking up two of those forced fumbles all by himself.
Alameda moved to 3-3 with that win, which also ended their three-game losing streak. As for Mitchell, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Alameda's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on The Classical Academy at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. The Classical Academy will roll in looking for their seventh straight victory, something Alameda surely won't give up without a fight. As for Mitchell, they will take on D'Evelyn at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday. D'Evelyn will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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