The Gardena Panthers will challenge the Dymally Challengers at 4:00 p.m. on Friday. Gardena will be looking to keep their seven-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
Gardena's defense heads into the match hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They claimed a resounding 66-0 win over Centennial on the road. Given the Panthers' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 260th, while the Apaches are ranked 922nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Gardena got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Xavier Grant out in front who rushed for 95 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Myles Mason, who rushed for 38 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Dymally took a blow against Westchester on Friday, falling 47-6. The Challengers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-6.
Gardena's win bumped their record up to 3-0. As for Dymally, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Things could have been worse for Gardena, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 30-14 loss to Dymally when the teams last played back in November of 2022. Will Gardena have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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