Pitman couldn't quite beat Cosumnes Oaks on Friday, but the three-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 27-point loss they were dealt last Friday. The Pitman Pride fell just short of the Cosumnes Oaks Wolfpack by a score of 27-24. 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 613th, while the Wolfpack are ranked 249th).
Marvin Simmons had an outrageously good game for Cosumnes Oaks as he rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. Another player making a difference was JJ Garcia, who threw for 137 yards and a touchdown.
This is the second loss in a row for Pitman and nudges their season record down to 0-2. As for Cosumnes Oaks, the win also got them back to even at 1-1.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Pitman will take on Hughson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cosumnes Oaks, they will head out to face off against Amador Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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