If Carter was riding high off their 34-14 takedown of La Sierra last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Carter Lions received a blow on Thursday as they fell 39-22 to the Granite Hills Cougars. While losing is never fun, the Lions can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 573rd, while the Cougars are ranked 199th).
When it comes to explaining why Carter lost, don't look at Ryder Carson. Despite the final result, he threw for 234 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown. 100 of those passing yards were hauled in by Camren Sullivan.
Sayani Long was the offensive standout of the contest as he rushed for 83 yards and a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making seven total tackles (1.0 for loss) and defending a pass.
Carter's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Granite Hills, their win was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-0.
Carter will head out to face off against Hemet at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Granite Hills, they will host Hesperia at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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