Football Recap: Sage Hill Lightning vs. Rosary Academy Royals
Sage Hill was the 34-32 winner over Rosary Academy when they last played one another back in September, but their luck changed this time around. The Sage Hill Lightning came up short against the Rosary Academy Royals on Wednesday, falling 33-7. While losing is never fun, the Lightning can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 335th, while the Royals are ranked 125th).
It was another big night for Bella Contreras, who threw for 238 yards and five touchdowns while completing 72.7% of her passes for Rosary Academy. Another player making a difference was K'Lene Gutierrez, who picked up 75 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Sage Hill has traveled a rocky road recently having lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-9 record this season. As for Rosary Academy, they are on a roll lately: they've won five of their last six matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 15-8 record this season.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Sage Hill will welcome Portola at 3:00 p.m. on Friday. Sage Hill is facing Portola at the right time seeing as Portola is stuck on a nine-game losing streak. As for Rosary Academy, they will host Irvine at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Rosary Academy's defense has only allowed 14.4 points per game this season, so Irvine's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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