Football Recap: Eisenhower Starts Season with Loss at Home

By Team Reports Sep 3, 2024, 5:12pm

Football Recap: Eisenhower Eagles vs. Serrano Diamondbacks

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Eisenhower couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 31-8 to the Serrano Diamondbacks on Friday. Despite 88 more yards than the Diamondbacks, the Eagles couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.

Even if they lost, Eisenhower's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 5.5 sacks. Edwin Salinas was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up threehimself. His also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up three sacks and making seven total tackles.

Serrano's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Issiah Romo led the charge by rushing for 49 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 80 yards and a touchdown. Trevor Mcsween was another key rusher, rushing for 57 yards and two touchdowns.

Eisenhower will face off against Palmdale at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Serrano, they will square off against Patriot at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday.

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