The La Jolla Vikings will challenge the Christian Patriots at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. La Jolla has given up an average of 26.4 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
La Jolla had been on a three-game streak of scoring at least 31 points, but Point Loma put an end to it on Friday. The Vikings were beaten by the Pointers 37-7. The game marked the Vikings' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Meanwhile, Christian was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fourth straight defeat. They were two points away from ending the streak, but they lost a 30-28 heartbreaker at the hands of Madison. Despite 64 more yards than the Warhawks, the Patriots couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
La Jolla will have to keep a close watch on Kaleb Runkle and Kai Rosier, a pair of players who had a big impact on Christian's prior game. Runkle threw for 229 yards and two TDs, while Rosier gained 231 total yards and a touchdown. Rosier's longest rush was for an incredible 95 yards.
La Jolla's loss dropped their record down to 3-2. As for Christian, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-4.
Everything came up roses for La Jolla against Christian in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, as the team secured a 49-19 win. Will the Vikings repeat their success, or do the Patriots have a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
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