Football Preview: Burroughs Burros vs. Serrano Diamondbacks
Burroughs hasn't had much luck against Serrano recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After each having a week off, both will shake off the cobwebs and square off against one another at 7:00 p.m. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Burroughs is headed into Friday's contest looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their 15th straight game dating back to last season last Friday. They were dealt a 34-7 defeat at the hands of Barstow. While losing is never fun, the Burros can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 713th, while the Aztecs are ranked 258th).
Meanwhile, Serrano's undefeated season came to an end after three games last Friday. They lost to Palm Desert on the road by a 43-27 margin. The Diamondbacks gained 231 more yards on the day, but it was the Aztecs that made the best use of them.
Serrano might have lost, but man, Trevor Mcsween was a machine: he rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 68 receiving yards and a touchdown. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 60 yards.
Even though they lost, Serrano was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 226 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Palm Desert only rushed for 92.
Burroughs' loss dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Serrano, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 3-1.
Burroughs was dealt a bruising 46-0 loss at the hands of Serrano in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Thankfully for Burroughs, Carlos Amplayo (who rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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