It's hard to turn regular season success into postseason wins, a fact Aptos can now relate to. They were dealt a 62-35 defeat at the hands of the Carmel Padres on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Mariners can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 299th, while the Padres are ranked 143rd).
When it comes to explaining why Aptos lost, don't look at Damian Suchil. Despite the final result, he rushed for 100 yards and one touchdown on only eight carries. Dylan Guisado also helped with two touchdowns in total.
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Suchil was just one part of a punishing run game: Aptos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 300 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Aptos' loss dropped their record down to 7-6. As for Carmel, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 13-0.
Aptos does not have any more games scheduled as of now. Carmel has also already played their next game, a 42-41 win against Acalanes on the 6th.
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