East Nicolaus extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 3-5. They came up short against the Winters Warriors, falling 27-7. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Spartans of the 45-7 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why East Nicolaus lost, don't look at Jaydan Marshall. Despite the final result, he rushed for 55 yards and one TD. Marshall didn't just play on offense: he also picked up a sack and made five total tackles.
Even if they lost, East Nicolaus' defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Marshall, Aiden Clark, and Max Guzman, who each picked up one sack apiece. Jaxon Angland was another major factor on D, making 13 total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending one pass.
As for Winters, the win (which was their fourth in a row) raised their record to 6-1. The victories came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 5.5 points on average over those games.
Lane Brown produced another solid performance rushing for 151 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.9 yards per carry, and also throwing for 151 yards and one TD.
East Nicolaus wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 20-14 win against Durham on the 24th. As for Winters, they have also already played their next contest, a 57-0 victory against Willows on the 24th.
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