South Gate's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top in a nail-biter against the Legacy Tigers , sneaking past 44-41. The high-flying offensive performance was a huge turnaround for the Rams considering their six-point performance the matchup before.
South Gate got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Nicholas Fonseca out in front who threw for 292 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown. Francisco Meza was Fonseca's top target, picking up 193 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Despite the defeat, Legacy saw an underclassman step up: Chris Hernriquez picked up a sack, made four total tackles, and made four total tackles in addition to snagging an interception. Joe Rodriguez also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble, making seven total tackles, and making seven total tackles.
South Gate now has a winning record of 3-2. As for Legacy, they now have a losing record at 2-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. South Gate will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Bell at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Bell's defense has only allowed 16.8 points per game this season, so South Gate's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Legacy, they will welcome Roosevelt at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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