Despite a strong season so far, El Modena has seen their luck take a bit of a downturn recently. They took a 28-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Capistrano Valley Cougars on Friday. The game marked the Vanguards' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why El Modena lost, don't look at Xzavior Guess. Despite the final result, he rushed for 170 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.4 yards per carry, and also threw for 147 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes.
Even though they lost, El Modena was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 273 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Capistrano Valley only rushed for 151.
Even if they lost, El Modena's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Andrew Alvarez was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Tommy Acosta was his usual excellent self, throwing for 229 yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 47 yards and a touchdown for Capistrano Valley.
El Modena's loss ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-2. As for Capistrano Valley, the win (which was their sixth in a row) raised their record to 8-1.
El Modena wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 28-14 victory against Cypress on the 31st. As for Capistrano Valley, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 21-10 defeat against Tustin on the 1st.
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