Fremont unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were beaten by the Santa Teresa Saints 42-0 on Thursday. While losing is never fun, the Firebirds can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 788th, while the Saints are ranked 354th).
Jaylen Malcom was a one-man wrecking crew For Santa Teresa. as he rushed for 162 yards and three scores on only eight carries. Malcom showed off some serious burst, cutting through the defense on one rush that went for 62 yards. Aj Rangel did his part to keep the secondary busy, picking up 142 receiving yards.
Fremont wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 36-27 defeat against Westmont on the 5th. As for Santa Teresa, they have also already played their next contest, a 63-10 victory against Milpitas on the 5th.
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