Cosumnes Oaks was the 12-6 winner over Elk Grove when they last played one another back in October of 2024, but their luck changed this time around. The Wolfpack took a 19-13 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Thundering Herd on Tuesday. While losing is never fun, the Wolfpack can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California flag football rankings (they are ranked 363rd, while the Thundering Herd are ranked 141st).
Cosumnes Oaks lost despite a true team effort on offense. The best among them was Abby Greene, who picked up 130 receiving yards and one score. Another player making a difference was Avery Nogosek, who threw for 230 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Cosumnes Oaks' defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Amyah Avila, Eva Ocampo, and Grace Thao, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Cosumnes Oaks' loss dropped their record down to 6-4. As for Elk Grove, their victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-3.
Cosumnes Oaks didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next matchup, a 12-6 defeat against Laguna Creek on the 25th. As for Elk Grove, they have also already played their next contest, a 26-20 win against Monterey Trail on the 25th.
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