Redlands hasn't had much luck against Beaumont recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Redlands Terriers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Beaumont Cougars at 7:30 p.m. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 810 yards in their previous games.
Redlands is headed into Thursday's matchup looking for a big change in momentum after dropping their fourth straight game on Thursday. The game between them and Yucaipa wasn't particularly close, with Redlands falling 38-20.
The loss doesn't tell the whole story though, as several players had good games. One of the most active was Julien Scarbrough, who picked up 260 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Redlands is 3-1 when Scarbrough posts two or more receiving touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Anthony Fraire, who threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns while completing 76% of his passes.
Even if they lost, Redlands' defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. In that department, Alvaro Mota was the leader with two. He also set a new season high mark in total tackles with 14. Matt Steinmann was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making 24 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Meanwhile, Beaumont waltzed into their contest on Thursday with four straight wins... but they left with five. They breezed by the Wildcats to the tune of 56-8. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jeremiah Duhu was his usual excellent self, rushing for 58 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries, while also throwing for 115 yards and three touchdowns. He has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. Trashawn James-Reek was another key player, rushing for 76 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries.
Beaumont was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 286 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 181 rushing yards in six consecutive matches.
Redlands now has a losing record at 4-5. As for Beaumont, their victory was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-1.
Thursday's matchup might be decided in the on the ground. Redlands has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 150.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Beaumont struggles in that department as they've been averaging 182.7. It's looking like Thursday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Redlands took a serious blow against Beaumont in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 59-0. Thankfully for Redlands, Myion Walker (who rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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