Gabrielino and Trinity Classical Academy squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but Gabrielino had to settle for second. They took a 47-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Knights. The Eagles have been going strong on the season, but this is now their second loss in a row.
Ely Lobban
| 09/05/25 vs Azusa | 149.3 |
| 08/29/25 @ Whittier | 145.8 |
| 10/24/25 vs Marshall | 141.7 |
| 09/19/25 @ Rosemead | 138.6 |
| 09/26/25 @ Mountain View | 114.6 |
| + 6 more games |
When it comes to explaining why Gabrielino lost, don't look at Ely Lobban. Despite the final result, he threw for 249 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 130 yards and one touchdown on only 14 carries. Lobban's passing game has become a key predictor of the Eagles' success: the team is 6-2 when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 1-2 otherwise. Gabrielino's leading receiver Peter Ruiz was Lobban's top target yet again, picking up 75 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
Hudson Sweitzer produced another solid performance rushing for 347 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 12.9 yards per carry for Trinity Classical Academy. Sweitzer really tore up the turf during one magnificent 70-yard run. Andrew Carlson was another key player, rushing for 278 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 17.4 yards per carry.
Gabrielino's defeat dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Trinity Classical Academy, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six matchups. That's provided a nice bump to their 6-4 record this season.
Gabrielino does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Trinity Classical Academy, they will be playing at home against Pioneer at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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