Football Recap: Damien Spartans vs. Etiwanda Eagles
Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Damien). They breezed by the Etiwanda Eagles at home to the tune of 45-10 on Friday. Considering the Spartans have won three games by more than 20 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Isaiah Arriaza was his usual excellent self, rushing for 52 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also throwing for 191 yards and a touchdown while completing 72.2% of his passes. Those 52 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was James Taylor, who rushed for 79 yards and a touchdown.
Damien wouldn't let Etiwanda keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Damien can thank Gavin Williams and Mekhi Freeman for forcing both of them.
Damien's win bumped their record up to 4-2. As for Etiwanda, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-3-1 record this season.
Damien didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 34-33 victory against Upland on the 11th. Etiwanda has also already played their next match, a 38-7 loss against Chino Hills on the 11th.
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