Avella fell victim to California and their airtight defense on Friday. They took a blow against the California Trojans, falling 40-0. The Eagles have struggled against the Trojans recently, as their game on Friday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Lee Qualk continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for California, rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also picking up 36 receiving yards and a touchdown. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Qualk now rushed for 149 or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Malachi Peak was another key back, rushing for 124 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Avella's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for California, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 3-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Avella will take on Bethlehem Center at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Avella is facing Bethlehem Center at the right time seeing as Bethlehem Center is stuck on a three-game losing streak. As for California, they will face off against Mapletown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mapletown is coming into the contest with three straight losses on the road, meaning California will have to defend against a team hungry for a win.
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