Football Preview: Torrance Tartars vs. Rosary Academy Royals
After two games on the road, Torrance is heading back home. They will face off against the Rosary Academy Royals at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Torrance: 8.2, Rosary Academy: 14.8) so any points scored will be well earned.
Torrance's defense heads into the game hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Tuesday. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat West 30-0 on the road. Considering the Tartars have won five matches by more than 19 points this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
Torrance found their leader in underclassman Madison Schepp, who threw for 169 yards and five touchdowns, and also rushed for 78 yards on only eight carries. Another player making a difference was Jennah Black, who gained 108 total yards and two touchdowns.
Torrance didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Rylee Silverman, Daylin Nunez, and Black picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Rosary Academy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.84 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against Northwood, falling 34-14. The Royals were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
The losing side was boosted by Bella Contreras, who threw for 208 yards and two touchdowns.
Torrance pushed their record up to 14-1 with the victory, which was their sixth straight on the road. As for Rosary Academy, their defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 16-9.
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