Chavez had lost three straight at home, but on Thursday they dropped down to 0-4 to make it four. They took a 12-8 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Verdugo Hills Dons. Eagles fans who chose to attend the game sure picked the wrong one: it was the first time the team has lost against the Dons since Thursday.
Verdugo Hills' first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. The game was the first time they have beaten Chavez on their field since September 14, 2018.
Verdugo Hills got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Jered Smith out in front who rushed for 54 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only six carries, and also threw for 153 yards on 13 of 28 attempts. Those 54 rushing yards gave Smith a new career-high. Another back making a difference was Aiden Mejia, who gained 131 total yards.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Chavez will challenge rival Arleta at 3:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Verdugo Hills is set to square off against their familiar foe North Hollywood at 7:00 p.m. on the 26th.
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