After some red-hot attacks on offense in their last three games, Patriot finally came back down to earth on Thursday. They lost to the Ramona Rams at home by a 26-7 margin. The contest marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Patriot lost, don't look at Josiah Felix. Despite the final result, he rushed for 130 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.1 yards per carry. Felix's rushing production has been exceptional as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 107 rushing yards.
Ramona had a senior duo take command as Sincere Tolbert rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry and Kody Shinar rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns.
Patriot's loss ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-4. As for Ramona, their win was their eighth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 10-0.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Patriot will venture away from home to take on South Pasadena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Pasadena will roll in looking for their sixth straight victory, something Patriot surely won't give up without a fight. As for Ramona, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Rio Hondo Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rio Hondo Prep is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 45.8 points per game this season.
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