Loara is 2-7 against Anaheim since September of 2015 but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit on Friday. The Saxons will look to defend their home field against the Colonists at 7:00 p.m. This will be Loara's first chance to prove their worth in the conference.
On Thursday, Loara was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 26-21 to Century.
Despite the defeat, Loara had strong showings from Santiago Caudillo, who rushed for 85 yards and two touchdowns, and Ariel Olvera, who rushed for 89 yards on only ten carries. Lukwin Cruz was in the mix too, providing the Saxons with one score.
Loara didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jorge Rodriguez and Julian Galeana. Loara received some extra help from Cruz, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Anaheim and Magnolia meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Friday. The Colonists' defense stepped up to hand the Sentinels a 7-0 shutout. The win continues a trend for the Colonists in their matchups with the Sentinels: they've now won five in a row.
Anaheim's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Loara, their loss dropped their record down to 1-4.
Friday's game might be decided in the trenches. Loara has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 159 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Anaheim, though, as they've been averaging only 90 rushing yards. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Loara suffered a grim 41-21 defeat to Anaheim when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Thankfully for the Saxons, Eduardo Guardado (who rushed for 184 yards and a pair of TDs while picking up 8.4 yards per carry) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? There's only one way to find out.
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