Madera South extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 1-4. They had to suffer through a 60-14 loss at the hands of the Sunnyside Wildcats. While losing is never fun, the Stallions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 886th, while the Wildcats are ranked 403rd).
Despite the loss, Madera South still got an impressive performance from Jairo Parra, who threw for 107 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 50 yards.
Madera South didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lucas Amezquita and Abraham Linares.
As for Sunnyside, their win ended a three-game drought at home and bumped them up to 2-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Johnathan Diaz was his usual excellent self, rushing for 135 yards and a pair of TDs on only six carries, while also throwing for 141 yards and two touchdowns on only ten passes. Bob Davis was another key player, rushing for 92 yards and a pair of scores on only eight carries.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Madera South will venture away from home to take on Sanger West at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Sunnyside, they will take on Roosevelt at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The Rough Riders' defense has only allowed 9.4 points per game this season, so the Wildcats' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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