Crean Lutheran won the last time they faced Foothill, and things went their way on Monday too. The Crean Lutheran Saints walked away with a 14-6 win over the Foothill Knights. Given the Saints' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 67th, while the Knights are ranked 302nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Crean Lutheran was led to victory by Ellie Hordyk and Danielle Mendoza. Hordyk rushed for 78 yards on only seven carries, while Mendoza threw for 113 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Hordyk has posted since back in August.
Crean Lutheran's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Peyton Downs, Jane Hewitt, and Taylor Cain picked up one apiece.
Crean Lutheran's victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 13-8. As for Foothill, they have traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-11 record this season.
Crean Lutheran will be staying on the road on Tuesday to face off against Whitney at 3:00 p.m. Crean Lutheran's defense has only allowed 13.3 points per game this season, so Whitney's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Foothill, they will play host again on Wednesday to welcome Esperanza, where kickoff is scheduled at 3:15 p.m. Foothill is facing Esperanza at the right time seeing as Esperanza is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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