Calaveras is 4-0 against Linden since October of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Calaveras Red Hawks are taking a road trip to take on the Linden Lions at 7:00 p.m. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a five-game winning streak alive.
If Calaveras beats Linden with 35 points on Friday, it's going to be the team's new lucky number: they've won their past two contests with that exact score. Calaveras strolled past Big Valley Christian with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 35-20.
Meanwhile, winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Linden). They claimed a resounding 77-3 victory over Riverbank on the road. With the Lions ahead 63-0 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Matthew Schallberger continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 277 yards and four touchdowns on perfect 7-for-7 passing, while also punching in a rushing score. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for four or more in the last three games he's played. Dax Weber was in the mix as well, providing Linden with a touchdown.
Linden wouldn't let Riverbank keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Linden can thank Weber and Braden Busalacchi for forcing both of them. Gavin Davis was another major factor on D, making ten total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown.
Calaveras' win was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-1. As for Linden, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 7-1.
Everything came up roses for Calaveras against Linden in their previous meeting back in November of 2017, as the squad secured a 49-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Calaveras since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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