A win for Steele Canyon just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They came up short against the Francis Parker Lancers, falling 35-13. While losing is never fun, the Cougars can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 253rd, while the Lancers are ranked 62nd).
Steele Canyon's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ily (I-Lee) Barclay, who picked up 92 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Steele Canyon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Elisha Lewis and La'Vehya Iglehart.
This is the second loss in a row for Steele Canyon and nudges their season record down to 8-10. As for Francis Parker, the victory was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 9-2.
Steele Canyon has already played their next matchup, a 28-27 win against Lincoln on the 2nd. Francis Parker does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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