Mark Keppel was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 14th straight defeat dating back to last season. They had to suffer through a 40-8 loss at the hands of the Azusa Aztecs. The result was an unpleasant reminder to Mark Keppel of the 39-0 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in September of 2023.
Even if they lost, Mark Keppel's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Derek Martinez was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Juan Tapia Jr. had a dynamite game for Azusa, rushing for 100 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, while also throwing for 69 yards and three touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes. Joshua Villarreal was another key player, rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown on only six carries.
Mark Keppel's defeat dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Azusa, the win got them back to even at 2-2.
Mark Keppel will get a bit of extra time to process the loss as their next game is a ways off. They'll take on Duarte at 7:00 p.m. on September 27th. Duarte has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 120 points over their last three contests. As for Azusa, they will challenge Temple City at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Temple City will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Azusa surely won't give up without a fight.
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