It looked like the Kentucky Derby when Walnut took on Covina on Friday. The Walnut Mustangs took a hard 42-28 fall against the Covina Colts. The Mustangs have struggled against the Colts recently, as their game on Friday was their third consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Walnut still got an impressive performance from Christopher Mardueno, who rushed for 140 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. Mardueno is becoming a predictor of Walnut's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).
Even though they lost, Walnut was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 344 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Walnut wouldn't let Covina keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Lyon Guzman, Nohlen Simons, and Noah Solis picked up one apiece. Guzman also set a new season high mark in total tackles with four.
Covina got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jacob Duronslet out in front who threw for 246 yards and a touchdown while picking up 12.3 yards per attempt, and also rushed for 60 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. Kwame Parrish was in the mix too, providing Covina with two touchdowns.
Walnut's record now sits at 4-4. As for Covina, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 7-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Walnut will venture away from home to take on Los Altos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Walnut is facing Los Altos at the right time seeing as Los Altos is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for Covina, they will square off against South Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South Hills is coming into the matchup with four straight defeats at home, meaning Covina will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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