Barstow won the last time they faced Lancaster, and things went their way on Friday too. The Barstow Aztecs managed a 27-21 win over the Lancaster Eagles. Given the Aztecs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 208th, while the Eagles are ranked 417th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Barstow to victory, but perhaps none more so than Nicholas Gaoa, who rushed for 94 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards. Dwayne Williams was another key signal caller, rushing for 79 yards on only six carries.
Barstow wouldn't let Lancaster keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Damari Perryman, Russell Russell, and Gaoa picked up one apiece. Gaoa also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making two total tackles.
When it comes to explaining why Lancaster lost, don't look at Jayson Wilson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 94 yards and a touchdown.
Barstow pushed their record up to 2-0 with that victory, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Lancaster, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Barstow will host Indio at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lancaster, they will head out to challenge Golden Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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