The Las Lomas Knights are taking a road trip to take on the Acalanes Dons at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the match bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Las Lomas took a loss when they played away from home back in October, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed two weeks ago. They took down Miramonte 23-8. The victory was some much needed relief for the Knights as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Kaden Lagaya was his usual excellent self, rushing for 150 yards and a touchdown. Those 150 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
Las Lomas didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Landon Gilmore, Cole Havrilenko, and Jai'King Bevineau picked up one apiece. Havrilenko is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Another thorn in Miramonte's side was Chase Martin, who picked up two sacks, forced a fumble, and made eight total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Las Lomas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Miramonte only rushed for 58.
Meanwhile, Acalanes entered their tilt with Campolindo on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They walked away with a 21-12 win over the Cougars.
Acalanes' success was spearheaded by the efforts of Josh Elerts, who rushed for 183 yards, and Tyler Winkles, who rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns.
Acalanes' victory was their third straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those good results were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 13.0 points per game. As for Las Lomas, their record now sits at 6-3.
Friday's contest might be decided in the on the ground. Las Lomas has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 168.7 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Acalanes struggles in that department as they've been averaging 180.4. It's looking like Friday's game might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Las Lomas might still be hurting after the 34-14 loss they got from Acalanes in their previous meeting back in October of 2023. Can Las Lomas avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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