Don Lugo lost against El Segundo back in September of 2021, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Don Lugo Conquistadores fell 35-28 to the El Segundo Eagles. The Conquistadores have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Kalib Pacheco and Blake Laporte certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Pacheco threw for 398 yards and four touchdowns, while Laporte picked up 174 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Laporte's longest reception was for an incredible 75 yards. A healthy portion of that aerial production (95 yards to be exact) also went to Caleb Calvin, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Even if they lost, Don Lugo's defensive line still kept up the pressure with 5.5 sacks. Leading the way was Cruz Cervantes with 2.5. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Don Lugo now has a losing record at 1-2. As for El Segundo, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Don Lugo will play host again on Thursday to welcome Monrovia, where kickoff is scheduled at 7:00 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 1,020 yards in their previous games. As for El Segundo, they will venture away from home to challenge South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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