East Union dropped to 6-2 on Friday, ending the team's three-game streak of wins at home. They took a blow against the Central Catholic Raiders, falling 61-29. The Lancers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 21-0.
When it comes to explaining why East Union lost, don't look at Jackson Fay. Despite the final result, he rushed for 113 yards and a pair of TDs on only nine carries, and also picked up 41 receiving yards. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jp Abrew, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
As for Central Catholic, they are on a roll lately: they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 3-4 record this season. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Central Catholic's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jonathan Fuentes led the charge by rushing for 130 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Fuentes got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 75 yards. Another player making a difference was Carter Meeks, who rushed for 135 yards and a pair of scores on only 13 carries.
East Union has already played their next game, a 56-20 defeat against Manteca on the 17th. As for Central Catholic, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 60-46 loss against Oakdale on the 17th.
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