Football Recap: Righetti Takes a Loss

By Team Reports Oct 20, 2024, 8:54am

Football Recap: Righetti Warriors vs. Atascadero Greyhounds

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Righetti suffered their closest defeat since September 22, 2023 on Friday. They fell just short of the Atascadero Greyhounds by a score of 20-17. The Warriors have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.

Despite the loss, Righetti still got an impressive performance from Cj Hunt, who rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.

Atascadero had a senior duo take command as Josiah Gaona rushed for 127 yards and Austin Smith rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns. Those 127 rushing yards gave Gaona a new career-high.

Righetti's loss dropped their record down to 5-3. As for Atascadero, the victory (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 5-3.

Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Righetti will venture away from home to face off against Pioneer Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Righetti is facing Pioneer Valley at the right time seeing as Pioneer Valley is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Atascadero, they will head out to square off against Morro Bay at 7:00 a.m. on Friday. Atascadero is looking to tack on another W to their eight-game streak on the road dating back to last season.

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