Cordova was not able to break out of their rough patch on Tuesday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a 33-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Kennedy Cougars. The Lancers were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Cougars apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in September.
When it comes to explaining why Cordova lost, don't look at Taliyah Johnson. Despite the final result, she rushed for 131 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also caught a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Johnson a new career-high in rushing yards. Becca Lee was another key player, throwing for 89 yards and two touchdowns.
Even though they lost, Cordova was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 204 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Cordova's record now sits at 5-17. As for Kennedy, the win snapped their losing streak at seven games and leaves them with a 4-9 record.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Cordova will venture away from home to face off against Grant at 6:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Kennedy, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars faces off against McClatchy at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday. They are coming into the game with eight straight losses at home, meaning Kennedy will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory.
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