Alpaugh is 0-8 against Laton since September of 2017 but things could change on Friday. The Alpaugh Buffalos will be playing at home against the Laton Mustangs at 7:00 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Alpaugh is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They had just enough and edged Kern Resource Center out 28-26. The win almost wasn't to be: the Buffalos were down 12-0 in the third quarter.
Meanwhile, Laton put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They claimed a resounding 54-0 victory over Trona at home. Fans of the Mustangs have seen this all before: every one of the games they've played this season has ended in a blowout of 20+ points.
Andre Zapien continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 118 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. He didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass in addition to snagging an interception which he returned one-yard for a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Jaythan Garcia, who threw for 66 yards and two touchdowns.
Laton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Zapien and Jovanni Lopez. Zapien is also on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season.
Alpaugh has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 4-2 record this season. As for Laton, their win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Alpaugh lost to Laton at home by a decisive 34-18 margin when the teams last played back in October of 2023. Will Alpaugh have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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