Pitman was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They took a blow against the Atwater Falcons, falling 42-10. While losing is never fun, the Pride can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 753rd, while the Falcons are ranked 323rd).
Rj Wilharm threw for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Syncyr Sanders was his top target, picking up 32 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Ali Banks Jr continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Atwater, rushing for 183 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Banks Jr really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. Jeremiah Delarosa was another key player, rushing for 73 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries.
Pitman's defeat dropped their record down to 0-5. As for Atwater, their victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 4-1.
Pitman will have a little extra prep time after the loss as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Downey at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. One thing working in Downey's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. Atwater also won't see the field for a while: their next contestis against Buhach Colony at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Atwater's defense has only allowed 16.8 points per game this season, so Buhach Colony's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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