The San Luis Obispo Tigers will square off against the Atascadero Greyhounds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Luis Obispo will be looking to extend their current six-game winning streak.
Last Friday, everything came up roses for San Luis Obispo against Santa Ynez as the squad secured a 42-9 win. The result was nothing new for the Tigers, who have now won four matchups by 21 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Colbin Garrison, who rushed for 203 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Those 203 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Jace Gomes, who threw for 107 yards and two touchdowns.
San Luis Obispo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 342 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in six consecutive games.
Meanwhile, after a string of four wins, Atascadero's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They came up short against Morro Bay, falling 54-34. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Greyhounds have suffered since November 9, 2023.
San Luis Obispo's victory was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 8-1. As for Atascadero, their loss ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-4.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. San Luis Obispo has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 224.9 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Atascadero struggles in that department as they've been averaging 217.2. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
San Luis Obispo and Atascadero were neck-and-neck when the teams last played back in September of 2023, but San Luis Obispo came up empty-handed after a 21-20 defeat. Thankfully for San Luis Obispo, Kane Cooks (who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 128 yards while completing 81.3% of his passes) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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