The Bishop Diego Cardinals will face off against the San Jacinto Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Things were looking good for Bishop Diego after they put the first points on the board on Friday, but unfortunately for them things went downhill from there. They fell 46-33 to Pacifica. The Cardinals were up 14-0 in the first quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Despite the loss, Bishop Diego had strong showings from John Michael Flint, who picked up 188 receiving yards and three touchdowns, and Tua Puailoa Rojas, who threw for 305 yards and four TDs. Michael Flint's longest reception was for an incredible 80 yards.
Meanwhile, San Jacinto got themselves on the board against Temescal Canyon on Thursday, but Temescal Canyon never followed suit. They breezed past the Titans to the tune of 42-0. The Tigers haven't had any issues with the Titans recently, as the game was their seventh consecutive victory against them.
San Jacinto's win bumped their record up to 7-3. As for Bishop Diego, their defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 8-2.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Bishop Diego has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 194.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like San Jacinto struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 179.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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