The Citrus Valley Blackhawks had already won four in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 15.8 points), and they went ahead and made it five last Thursday. They blew past Redlands East Valley, posting a 48-6 win on the road. The result was nothing new for Citrus Valley, who have now won three matches by 27 points or more so far this season.
Citrus Valley's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Dawson Martinez led the charge by throwing for 137 yards and three touchdowns while completing 87.5% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Another player making a difference was Jordyn Harris, who picked up 114 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Citrus Valley's win was their fifth straight on the road, which bumped their overall record up to 7-3. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 40.6 points per game. As for Redlands East Valley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-7.
Citrus Valley will be playing at home against Yucaipa at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Redlands East Valley, they will head out on the road to face off against Redlands at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. The matchup should be an exciting one, as these teams are ranked near one another in California (Redlands is ranked 412th, while Redlands East Valley is ranked 396th).
