Enochs has enjoyed a three-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They will face off against the Downey Knights at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Enochs is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 26.5 points per game this season.
Last Friday, Enochs was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 27-21 to Pitman.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Isaiah Maxey, who picked up 101 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another passer making a difference was Johnny Staggs, who threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
Enochs didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Davian Garcia.
Meanwhile, Downey's undefeated season came to an end after seven games on Friday. They lost to Turlock on the road by a 33-14 margin. The contest marked the Knights' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
Downey's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Joseph Ramirez, who picked up 138 receiving yards and a touchdown, and Carson Lamb, who threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Ramirez also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making three total tackles and defending a pass.
Even if they lost, Downey's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Noah Sacuskie was the leader with two. He is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last eight games he's played dating back to last season.
Enochs dropped their record down to 2-6 with the loss, which was their fifth straight at home. As for Downey, their defeat was their first of the season and makes their record 7-1.
Enochs took a serious blow against Downey in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 48-0. Can Enochs avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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