After a string of five wins dating back to last season, McNair's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They took a blow against the Atwater Falcons, falling 52-22. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 550th, while the Falcons are ranked 269th).
Despite the loss, McNair still got an impressive performance from Joel Donnell, who rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns on only 13 carries. Donnell's longest rush was for an impressive 55 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. The team also got some help courtesy of Jerimiah Williams, who picked up 127 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Ali Banks Jr had a dynamite game for Atwater, rushing for 41 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes.
McNair's defeat ended a three-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-1. As for Atwater, their victory bumped their record up to 2-0.
McNair will take on Lodi at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. As for Atwater, they will head out on the road to square off against Gregori at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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