Santiago's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They blew past the Adelanto Saints 40-20. The Sharks pushed the score to 33-7 by the end of the third, a deficit the Saints cut but never quite recovered from.
Santiago's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Gage Mccorkell led the charge by picking up 168 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Ryan Wilson also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Santiago wouldn't let Adelanto keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. Santiago can thank Martin Salgado Jr. and Devon Hwang for forcing all of them. Salgado Jr. also set a new season high mark in total tackles with nine. Santiago got some further help from Aidan Hicks: he picked up two sacks and made eight total tackles.
Santiago's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-4. As for Adelanto, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-5.
Santiago will be playing in front of their home fans against King at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Adelanto, they will head out on the road to take on Barstow at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Barstow's defense has only allowed 12 points per game this season, so Adelanto's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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