On Friday, the Clairemont Chieftains came up short against the Classical Academy Caimans and fell 26-14. The Chieftains have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Clairemont wouldn't let Classical Academy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Clairemont can thank Diego Matsumoto and Bear Culwell for forcing both of them. Matsumoto is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Justus Smith continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Classical Academy, rushing for 258 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 12.3 yards per carry. With that strong performance, Smith is now averaging an impressive 107.2 rushing yards per game. Thomas Wentzel also helped out with an impressive 80 receiving yards.
Clairemont's defeat dropped their record down to 1-3. As for Classical Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 3-1.
Clairemont's homestand will continue as they prepare to take on El Cajon Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Clairemont is facing El Cajon Valley at the right time seeing as El Cajon Valley is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for Classical Academy, they will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Orange Glen at 7:30 p.m. on September 28th.
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