Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Los Altos). They took down the Gahr Gladiators 43-26 on Friday.
Los Altos got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Evan Rojas out in front who rushed for 72 yards and three touchdowns. Los Altos also got a significant boost from Diego Castillo, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 103 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Los Altos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 225 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Los Altos' defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Marquez Garcia, Rojas, and Rojas picked up one apiece.
Gahr's loss came despite strong showings from Roman Acosta and Alexander Gutierrez. Acosta rushed for 68 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, while Gutierrez picked up 189 receiving yards. Gutierrez's longest reception was for an impressive 59 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
The win got Los Altos back to even at 2-2. As for Gahr, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Los Altos will square off against California at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Los Altos is facing California at the right time seeing as California is stuck on a five-game losing streak. As for Gahr, they will get a bit of extra time to process the defeat as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Lynwood at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th.
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