Football Preview: Las Lomas Knights vs. Alhambra Bulldogs
The Las Lomas Knights will face off against the Alhambra Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Alhambra is hoping to do what Tamalpais couldn't on Saturday: put an end to Las Lomas' winning streak, which now stands at three games. Las Lomas claimed a resounding 42-13 victory over Tamalpais on the road. Given the Knights' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 117th, while the Red Tailed Hawks are ranked 336th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Las Lomas can attribute much of their success to Kaden Lagaya, who rushed for 82 yards and two touchdowns, and Dylan Thomas, who threw for 138 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76.5% of his passes. Thomas is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Landon Gilmore was in the mix as well, providing Las Lomas with two touchdowns.
Las Lomas' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Gilmore, Colby Cooley, and Blake Lewis picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Alhambra strolled past De Anza with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 38-19.
Las Lomas' win was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 3-0. As for Alhambra, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-2.
Las Lomas strolled past Alhambra in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 by a score of 42-26. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Alhambra's Beau Blau, who rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 172 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Las Lomas to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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