Football Preview: Justin Garza Guardians vs. Sanger Apaches
The Justin Garza Guardians will challenge the Sanger Apaches at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Justin Garza is probably headed into the match with a chip on their shoulder considering San Joaquin Memorial just ended the team's three-game winning streak on Friday. They took a 26-20 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Panthers.
Meanwhile, Sanger entered their tilt with Bullard on Friday with two consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with three. They strolled past the Knights with points to spare, taking the game 39-20. Given the Apaches' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 122nd, while the Knights are ranked 275th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Bryson Baker was his usual excellent self, rushing for 127 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also catching a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in October of 2023. Kendale McGrew was another key player, rushing for 158 yards while picking up 8.3 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Sanger was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 465 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Sanger didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Kayden Mcgrew, McGrew, and Jacob Niemeyer picked up one apiece.
Justin Garza's defeat dropped their record down to 3-3. As for Sanger, their win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-2.
Justin Garza took a serious blow against Sanger when the teams last played back in September of 2023, falling 41-14. Will Justin Garza have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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