Foothill was not able to break out of their rough patch on Wednesday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They received a blow as they fell 26-12 to the Esperanza Aztecs. While losing is never fun, the Knights can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 302nd, while the Aztecs are ranked 48th).
Ellie Frazier was nothing short of spectacular for Esperanza: she rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Those 124 rushing yards gave Frazier a new career-high. Emma Gribben also helped out with an impressive 84 receiving yards.
Foothill's defeat dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Esperanza, they pushed their record up to 12-10 with the victory, which was their third straight on the road.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foothill's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on El Toro at 2:30 p.m. on Friday. Foothill is facing El Toro at the right time seeing as El Toro is stuck on an eight-game losing streak. As for Esperanza, they will host El Dorado at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday.
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