The Saratoga Falcons will take on the Mills Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
Mills is hoping to do what Cupertino couldn't on Friday: put an end to Saratoga's winning streak (dating back to last season), which now stands at five games. Saratoga blew past Cupertino 42-7 on the road. The matchup was all but wrapped up at the end of the third, by which point the Falcons had established a 28 point advantage.
Brennan Pak had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 80 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. He didn't just play on offense: he also forced a fumble and made ten total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Saratoga was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 333 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in five consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Mills had to endure a five-game losing streak dating back to last season, but that streak is no more. They blew past Lynbrook, posting a 62-0 win at home. Mills' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Givanni Angelini had a dynamite game for Mills, throwing for 180 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also rushing for 49 yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Valentino Maza, who picked up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Saratoga's victory bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Mills, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Saratoga has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 297.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mills struggles in that department as they've been averaging 149.8. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Saratoga was taken down by Mills 31-0 in their previous matchup back in September of 2023. Will Saratoga have more luck at home instead of on the road? Come back here after the game to get an analysis of the match and other football content.
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