Carl Hayden Community can finally bid farewell to their 13-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They walked away with a 28-19 win over the Sierra Linda Bulldogs. This was payback for the Falcons, who suffered a 33-14 loss the last time these two teams met.
It was another big night for Damiani Mitchell, who rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.3 yards per carry. Chris Barnett was another key player, gaining 132 total yards and a touchdown.
Carl Hayden Community was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 306 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Carl Hayden Community's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB four times. In that department, Steven Yovish was the leader with two sacks.
Carl Hayden Community's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Sierra Linda, they are on a five-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-4.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Carl Hayden Community will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Moon Valley at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. As for Sierra Linda, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Fairfax at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sierra Linda is facing Fairfax at the right time seeing as Fairfax is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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