Football Preview: Yucaipa Thunderbirds vs. Beaumont Cougars
Yucaipa and Beaumont are an even 3-3 against one another since September of 2014, but not for long. The Yucaipa Thunderbirds will play host again on Friday to welcome the Beaumont Cougars, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. Yucaipa is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.7 points per game this season.
Beaumont is facing Yucaipa at the wrong time: Yucaipa suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They took a 38-26 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Blackhawks. The Thunderbirds have struggled against the Blackhawks recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Yucaipa might have lost, but man, Logan Barbour was a machine: he rushed for 114 yards and two touchdowns. Barbour's rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his third straight game with at least 114 rushing yards dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Beaumont hadn't done well against Cajon recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Beaumont skirted past Cajon 34-31. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Cougars.
Jeremiah Duhu was his usual excellent self, rushing for 102 yards and a touchdown, while also throwing for 146 yards and two touchdowns. Braedon Miller was Duhu's top target, picking up 96 receiving yards and a touchdown.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Beaumont's defensive line and their three sacks. Jayden Gober was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Yucaipa's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Beaumont, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Yucaipa has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 278.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Beaumont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 151.2. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Yucaipa suffered a grim 39-14 defeat to Beaumont when the teams last played back in September of 2023. Will Yucaipa 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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