With a playoff game on the line, Santa Clara rose to the challenge on Friday. They blew past the Southlands Christian Eagles, posting a 67-32 victory. The Saints' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jayden Ramirez was his usual excellent self, throwing for 320 yards and six touchdowns, while also rushing for 136 yards and two touchdowns. Dylan White was another key player, picking up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Santa Clara didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Alan Guillen and Julian Garcia.
Santa Clara has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 45.8 points per game. As for Southlands Christian, they have been struggling recently as they've lost five of their last six contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 5-5 record this season.
Santa Clara will challenge Lancaster Baptist at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lancaster Baptist will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Santa Clara surely won't give up without a fight. Southlands Christian does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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