Las Plumas is 0-4 against Lassen since August of 2018 but things could change on Friday. The Las Plumas Thunderbirds will look to defend their home field against the Lassen Grizzlies at 7:30 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Lassen is facing Las Plumas at the wrong time: Las Plumas suffered their first home loss of the season on Friday and they're likely out for redemption. They were beaten by the Wolves 35-6. The Thunderbirds' defeat signaled the end of their four-game winning streak dating back to last season.
Even though they lost, Las Plumas was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 216 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 150 rushing yards in nine consecutive games dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Lassen entered their contest against Foothill on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. Lassen fell 42-30 to Foothill. The Grizzlies haven't had much luck with the Cougars recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
Lassen might have lost, but man, Dathen Moore was a machine: he rushed for 274 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.0 yards per carry. Moore really tore up the turf during one magnificent 80-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Dowan Stephens, who rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown on only 15 carries.
Having lost for the first time this season, Las Plumas fell to 3-1. As for Lassen, their loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 1-3.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Las Plumas has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 211.5 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lassen struggles in that department as they've been averaging 404.8. It's looking like Friday's matchup might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Las Plumas ended up a good deal behind Lassen when the teams last played back in September of 2023, losing 34-20. Thankfully for Las Plumas, Deshon Moore (who rushed for 250 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 10.4 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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