Football Recap: Pioneer Comes Up Short

Pioneer has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 15 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They had to suffer through a 34-0 loss at the hands of the Woodland Christian Cardinals. The Patriots' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.

Braulio Acevedo threw for 32 yards on four of 11 attempts. Julian Barajas was his top target, picking up 28 receiving yards. On the ground, Landon Dahler rushed for 27 yards.

Devin Herrera was nothing short of spectacular for Woodland Christian: he rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries, and also picked up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown. Herrera got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 58 yards. Another player making a difference was Isaiah Hunt, who threw for 220 yards and two touchdowns on only 19 passes.

Having lost for the first time this season, Pioneer fell to 3-1. As for Woodland Christian, they pushed their record up to 2-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.

Pioneer will face off against Vacaville at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Pioneer's defense has only allowed 15 points per game this season, so Vacaville's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Woodland Christian, they will venture away from home to face off against Vacaville Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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