Football Preview: Village Christian Crusaders vs. Salesian Mustangs
The Village Christian Crusaders will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Salesian Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Salesian took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on Village Christian, who comes in off a win.
Village Christian is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against San Fernando. Village Christian was the clear victor by a 26-6 margin over San Fernando on Friday. Given the Crusaders' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 308th, while the Tigers are ranked 687th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Among those leading the charge was Everson Mathis, who threw for 191 yards and three touchdowns while completing 75% of his passes.
Village Christian was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in four consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Salesian lost 34-13 to Bishop Diego on Friday.
Salesian's loss came about despite a quality game from Cameron Crutcher, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 211 yards and a touchdown.
Village Christian ended up a good deal behind Salesian in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, losing 34-18. Will Village Christian have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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