Del Oro was the 35-20 winner over Placer when they last played one another back in September of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Del Oro Golden Eagles took a 38-21 bruising from the Placer Hillmen on Friday.
When it comes to explaining why Del Oro lost, don't look at Jackson Malbrough. Despite the final result, he picked up 97 receiving yards and a touchdown. Malbrough got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 62 yards. Kevin Taylor was in the mix too, providing Del Oro with two touchdowns.
Placer's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Shaun Jones, who rushed for 100 yards and two touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Baylor Kelley, who gained 122 total yards and a touchdown.
Del Oro's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Placer, they pushed their record up to 3-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Del Oro will take on Birmingham at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Placer, they will face off against Antelope at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Placer knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 point or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Antelope likes a good challenge.
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