If Moorpark was riding high fresh off their 38-14 takedown of Oak Park last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Moorpark Musketeers and the Ventura Cougars were almost perfectly matched up on Friday, but the Moorpark Musketeers suffered a 36-35 defeat. The Musketeers gained 186 more yards on the day, but it was the Cougars that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Moorpark still got an impressive performance from Luke Eldridge, who threw for 218 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. 94 of those passing yards were hauled in by Cooper Cronquist, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Even though they lost, Moorpark was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 217 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Ventura only rushed for 34.
Derek Garcia continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Ventura, throwing for 215 yards and three touchdowns, while also punching in a rushing score. Jack Cunningham was Garcia's top target, picking up 106 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Moorpark's record is now 5-2. As for Ventura, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Moorpark will host Oxnard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Moorpark will be looking to keep their five-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Ventura, they will welcome Royal at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Ventura is facing Royal at the right time seeing as Royal is stuck on a five-game losing streak.
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