It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Hoover can now relate to. They came up short against the Cabrillo Conquistadores on Friday, falling 35-14. The Patriots' loss continues a trend for the team, making it three in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Hoover lost, don't look at Cam Mobley. Despite the final result, he threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 56 yards on only six carries.
Even if they lost, Hoover's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Caleb Marquez, Angel Sanchez, and Jonathan Nem, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Cabrillo got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Gabriel Barraza out in front who threw for 179 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 84.2% of his passes, and also punched in one score on the ground. Andrew Wallace helped Barraza out on the ground, rushing for 97 yards and one touchdown on only 12 carries, while also picking up 36 receiving yards.
Hoover's defeat dropped their record down to 4-7. As for Cabrillo, they have been performing well recently as they've won six of their last eight games. That's provided a nice bump to their 8-3 record this season.
Hoover does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Cabrillo, they have already played their next matchup, a 22-19 loss against Bishop Union on the 14th.
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