The Del Sol Dragons will face off against the Eldorado Firehawks at 6:00 p.m. on Friday. Del Sol is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Last Thursday, Del Sol slipped by Pinecrest Academy Cadence 28-27.
Meanwhile, Eldorado came into Thursday's game having lost seven straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. They took their matchup on the road on Thursday with ease, bagging a 45-12 victory over Valley. The Firehawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Samere Ellis was a one-man wrecking crew for Eldorado as he rushed for 106 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Tristan Savea, who rushed for 123 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Eldorado was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 324 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 76.8 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three contests they've averaged 182.7.
The win got Del Sol back to even at 4-4. As for Eldorado, their victory (their first of the season) made their record 1-6.
Del Sol came up short against Eldorado in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 25-20. Thankfully for Del Sol, Jaeshawn West (who rushed for 201 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.0 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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