Paramount fell victim to Orange and their airtight defense on Friday. They were beaten by the Panthers 44-0. While losing is never fun, the Pirates can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 506th, while the Panthers are ranked 213th).
Orange found their leader in sophomore Star Thomas, who threw for 274 yards and four TDs, and also rushed for 88 yards on only five carries. Those four passing touchdowns set a new season-high mark for Thomas. Adam Maldonado was Thomas' top target, picking up 80 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Having lost for the first time this season, Paramount fell to 3-1. As for Orange, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-1.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Paramount will head out to square off against Norwalk at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Pirates will need to watch out since the Lancers have now posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Orange, they will head out on the road to challenge Redondo Union at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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