Football Recap: American Eagles vs. San Lorenzo Grizzlies
American had to endure a 16-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past the San Lorenzo Grizzlies 35-7 on the road on Saturday. The Eagles' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last six games.
Jayden Martinez was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 165 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. The team also got some help courtesy of Marvin Boone, who rushed for 35 yards.
American didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Sage Kobayashi and Javon Bates. Bates also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, American was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 253 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
American's win ended a ten-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-6. As for San Lorenzo, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
American will face off against Encinal at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. American is out to stop a six-game streak of losses at home dating back to last season. As for San Lorenzo, they will challenge Mt. Eden at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Lorenzo is facing Mt. Eden at the right time seeing as Mt. Eden is stuck on a seven-game losing streak.
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