Football Recap: Nathan Lopez's Big Game Can't Quite Lead Stevens over Clark

By Team Reports Sep 10, 2024, 10:45am

Football Recap: Stevens Falcons vs. Clark Cougars

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Stevens was not able to break out of their rough patch on Saturday as the team picked up their eighth straight defeat. They fell 28-21 to the Clark Cougars. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Falcons of the 21-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.

Stevens' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nathan Lopez, who rushed for 142 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.4 yards per carry. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards. Another receiver making a difference was Isaiah Farris, who rushed for 89 yards and a touchdown.

Clark found their leader in underclassman Xavier Canavis, who rushed for 107 yards and two touchdowns.

Stevens' loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Clark, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.

Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Stevens will face off against Holmes at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Clark, they will venture away from home to face off against East Central at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.

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