Central Valley had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They and the Pitman Pride were almost perfectly matched up, but the Hawks suffered a 28-27 defeat. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it ten in a row.
Junior Gomez threw for 150 yards and one TD. Maxwell Gonzalez was his top target, picking up 90 receiving yards and one touchdown. On the ground, Elizjha Casteel rushed for 54 yards and one score.
Mason Helwick was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 131 yards while picking up 8.2 yards per carry.
Central Valley wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 26-21 defeat against El Capitan on the 29th. As for Pitman, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 42-41 win against Cosumnes Oaks on the 29th.
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