On Friday, the Castaic Coyotes came up short against the San Joaquin Memorial Panthers and fell 21-10. While losing is never fun, the Coyotes can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 349th, while the Panthers are ranked 170th).
When it comes to explaining why Castaic lost, don't look at Khanai Langford. Despite the final result, he threw for 125 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 55 yards on only five carries. Langford really tore up the turf during one magnificent 85-yard run.
Castaic wouldn't let San Joaquin Memorial keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Dominic Espinoza was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
San Joaquin Memorial found their leader in underclassman Colton Johnson, who threw for 118 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 passes, and also rushed for 40 yards. David Bell was another key player, gaining 97 total yards and a touchdown.
Castaic's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-2. As for San Joaquin Memorial, they now have a winning record of 2-1.
Castaic will head out to take on Dominguez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Castaic is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for San Joaquin Memorial, they will welcome Garces Memorial at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday.
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