After flying high against Silver Creek two weeks ago, Leigh came back down to earth. The Longhorns fell 27-17 to the Christopher Cougars on Thursday. The Longhorns were not able to make up for their defeat to the Cougars from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Blake Zanger
| 10/09/25 vs Christopher | 114 |
| 09/26/25 @ Silver Creek | 139 |
| 09/19/25 vs Gilroy | 137 |
| 09/12/25 vs South San Francisco | 172 |
| 09/05/25 vs Alisal | 129 |
| + 3 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Leigh lost, don't look at Blake Zanger. Despite the final result, he rushed for 114 yards and one TD, and also picked up 32 receiving yards. Zanger's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his eighth straight game with at least 106 rushing yards dating back to last season. Miles Huntington got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Most of the squad's points came courtesy of special teams, who contributed 11 in total. The biggest highlight from special teams (and perhaps the team as a whole) came courtesy of Huntington, who ran a kickoff back for a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Leigh's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Matthew Williams, Riley Huston, and Justin Baloca, who each picked up one sack apiece. Williams was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles.
The loss snapped Leigh's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 4-2 record. As for Christopher, the win made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 4-2.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Leigh is set to take on their familiar foe Santa Teresa at 7:15 p.m. on the 17th. That contest will pit two of the most dominant backs against one another: Zanger and Jaylen Malcom. Meanwhile, Christopher will square off against rival Branham at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.
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