San Diego is 6-1 against Santa Gertrudis Academy since October of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The San Diego Vaqueros will welcome the Santa Gertrudis Academy Lions at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, San Diego came up short against Rio Hondo and fell 42-29.
San Diego's defeat came about despite a quality game from Jayden Lozano, who rushed for ten yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 114 yards and a touchdown on only ten passes. San Diego also got a significant boost from Nicholas Luera, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 82 yards.
San Diego wouldn't let Rio Hondo keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. San Diego can thank Myke Gutierrez and Frank Soliz for forcing both of them. Soliz is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made eight or more in the last four games he's played dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Santa Gertrudis Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road two weeks ago. They blew past Progreso, posting a 44-7 victory at home. That looming 44-7 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Lions yet this season.
San Diego's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Santa Gertrudis Academy, their win bumped their record up to 3-1.
San Diego was able to grind out a solid victory over Santa Gertrudis Academy in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, winning 34-26. Does San Diego have another victory up their sleeve, or will Santa Gertrudis Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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