The Lompoc Braves will challenge the Mission College Prep Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
Lompoc is headed into the game having just suffered their closest defeat since October 27, 2023 on Friday. They fell just short of Arroyo Grande by a score of 17-14. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 496th, while the Eagles are ranked 132nd).
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Mission College Prep, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They were the clear victor by a 34-14 margin over Caruthers on Friday. The high-scoring effort was just what the Royals needed considering they were shutout in their previous matchup.
Mission College Prep found their leader in underclassman Miles Thompson, who rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns on only six carries. Mission College Prep is 2-1 when Thompson posts two or more rushing touchdowns, but 1-3 otherwise. Jayden Nozil made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Mission College Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nozil and Champ Morrisey.
Lompoc has traveled a rocky road recently having lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 3-4 record this season. As for Mission College Prep, with the win, they broke their three-game losing streak and moved their record to 3-4.
Lompoc came up short against Mission College Prep in their previous matchup back in October of 2023, falling 19-14. Can Lompoc avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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