Football Preview: Cupertino Pioneers vs. Gunn Titans
The Cupertino Pioneers will take on the Gunn Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cupertino, yet to win a game, are hoping to taste some of the success that has characterized Gunn's (thus far) undefeated season.
Gunn is facing Cupertino at the wrong time: Cupertino suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They were outmatched by the Falcons at home and fell 42-7. The Pioneers were already down big by the end of the third quarter and they stayed that way after failing to score in the fourth.
Meanwhile, Gunn hadn't done well against Monta Vista recently (they were 1-6 in their previous seven matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. Gunn took their match on the road with ease, bagging a 28-0 victory over Monta Vista. Fans of the Titans have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Gunn's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Yonatan Smolyar led the charge by rushing for 87 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. Another receiver making a difference was Samuel Dellenbach, who gained 67 total yards and two touchdowns.
Cupertino's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Gunn, their win bumped their record up to 4-0.
Cupertino beat Gunn 20-13 in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Does Cupertino have another victory up their sleeve, or will Gunn turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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