Simi Valley had lost five straight on the road, but on Friday they dropped down to 3-6 to make it six. They lost 42-20 to the Pacifica Tritons. The Pioneers were not able to make up for their loss to the Tritons from their previous meeting back in October of 2024.
Simi Valley's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of Carlin Bleckner, who rushed for 83 yards and one score, and Quentin McGahan, who picked up 66 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. McGahan was no stranger to the big play, connecting on a big catch that went for 57 yards.
Even if they lost, Simi Valley's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Caleb Power, Denver Smith, and Ryan Schlundt Bodien, who each picked up one sack apiece. Simi Valley got some further help from Power: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
As for Pacifica, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 9-0. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 44.4 points this season.
A big part of Pacifica's victory came down to the chemistry between Taylor Lee and his top target Anthony Jacobs Jr. Lee threw for 375 yards and two TDs while picking up 12.9 yards per attempt while Jacobs Jr picked up 171 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns. Those 171 receiving yards gave Jacobs Jr a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Alijah Royster, who gained 114 total yards and a touchdown.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Simi Valley will challenge rival Oaks Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Pacifica is set to face off against their familiar foe Bishop Diego at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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