The Sierra Chieftains will challenge the Malibu Sharks at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Sierra is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Sierra headed into their last match having not scored more than 12 points for three straight, but Turlock Christian let them put that streak behind them. Sierra blew past Turlock Christian 44-12 at home on Friday. The win was some much needed relief for the Chieftains as it spelled an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Sierra got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Johnny Harshman out in front who rushed for 109 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Zach Bays, who rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Sierra was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Meanwhile, Malibu had already won three in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 26.7 points) and they went ahead and made it four on Friday. They strolled past the Saints with points to spare, taking the game 40-22.
Tanner Kies continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 123 yards and four touchdowns. Malibu also got help from Stevie Clarke, who showed off his sure hands for 89 receiving yards.
Sierra's first win this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Malibu, their victory bumped their record up to 5-2.
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