The Lancaster Eagles ended up a good deal behind the Newport Harbor Sailors on Friday and lost 42-26. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 303rd, while the Sailors are ranked 131st).
Despite the loss, Lancaster still got an impressive performance from Michael Marsenich, who rushed for 105 yards and one score on only seven carries, and also threw for 232 yards and a pair of TDs. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 57 yards. Another player making a difference was Arthur Turner, who gained 131 total yards and a touchdown.
Leading Newport Harbor to victory were Jake Meer and Jackson Stremick. Meer threw for 246 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, while Stremick picked up 112 receiving yards and a pair of scores. Those four passing touchdowns gave Meer a new career-high. A healthy portion of Meer's aerial production (98 yards to be exact) also went to Ryan Palmer.
Lancaster's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Newport Harbor, their win was their fourth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Lancaster will welcome Golden Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Newport Harbor, they will head out to square off against El Modena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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