Football Preview: Everett Alvarez Eagles vs. Aptos Mariners
The Everett Alvarez Eagles will face off against the Aptos Mariners at 6:15 p.m. on Friday. Everett Alvarez's offense hasn't had much luck over their past 11 contests, but Friday's match will give them a chance to turn things around.
Everett Alvarez is headed into the matchup out to prove that what happened against King City on Monday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. Everett Alvarez took a blow against King City, falling 45-6. The game was over by the end of the first half, with no points scored by either team from that point forward.
Meanwhile, while Aptos put up some points last Wednesday, the same can't be said for Santa Cruz. Aptos claimed a resounding 31-0 win over Santa Cruz on the road. Considering the Mariners have won nine games by more than 20 points this season, Wednesday's blowout was nothing new.
The critical scores for Aptos came from Izzy Graff, Mia Sanchez, Jane Parry, Natasha Newcombe, and Ella Marta.
Aptos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Aptos didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Leading the way was Marta and her an interception.
Everett Alvarez's loss dropped their record down to 0-11. As for Aptos, they have been performing well recently as they've won eight of their last ten matches, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season.
Everett Alvarez was taken down by Aptos 33-0 in their previous matchup back in September. Will Everett Alvarez have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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