Orange Cove scored the most points they've had all season on Thursday, but it wasn't enough. They fell just short of the Orosi Cardinals by a score of 42-40. The Titans have struggled against the Cardinals recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Loss or not, Orange Cove got some senior leadership from Isaac Angulo and Oscar Alvarez. Angulo rushed for 171 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 10.7 yards per carry, while Alvarez threw for 203 yards and five touchdowns on only 16 passes. With that strong performance, Angulo is now averaging an impressive 2.1 rushing touchdowns per game. Diego Salgado was Alvarez's top target, picking up 157 receiving yards.
Even though they lost, Orange Cove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 234 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 213 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Orange Cove's defeat dropped their record down to 3-7. As for Orosi, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Orange Cove will head out on the road to square off against Firebaugh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Orosi, they will host Riverdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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