Football Preview: Paso Robles Bearcats vs. St. Joseph Knights
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Paso Robles is 1-7 against St. Joseph since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Bearcats will head out on the road to face off against the Knights at 7:00 p.m. Paso Robles has given up an average of 34 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Paso Robles is headed into the game out to prove that what happened against Arroyo Grande on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Bearcats had to suffer through a 56-14 loss at the hands of the Eagles. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since April 9, 2021, but that streak is no more.
Despite their loss, Paso Robles saw several players rise to the challenge and make noteworthy plays. Blayne Lowry, who threw for 232 yards and two TDs, was perhaps the best of all. 89 of those passing yards were hauled in by Emmett Dobroth, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Meanwhile, St. Joseph waltzed into their matchup on Friday with five straight wins... but they left with six. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Royals 40-0. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 78th, while the Royals are ranked 580th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
St. Joseph's win came from a few key players Paso Robles will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Grayson Gaines, who rushed for 137 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. Gaines is crushing it when it comes to rushing yards: he's rushed for at least 105 every time he's taken the field this season. Another passer making a difference was Jack Heaslet, who threw for 261 yards and three TDs on only 18 passes.
Paso Robles' defeat dropped their record down to 2-5. As for St. Joseph, their win bumped their record up to 6-1.
Paso Robles lost to St. Joseph on the road by a decisive 26-7 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Bearcats avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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