The El Dorado Golden Hawks will face off against the Crean Lutheran Saints at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
El Dorado is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against La Habra on Thursday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Golden Hawks were beaten by the Highlanders 42-3. The matchup marked the Golden Hawks' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Meanwhile, Crean Lutheran put another one in the bag on Saturday to keep their perfect season alive. They were the clear victors by a 40-14 margin over Foothill. The result was nothing new for the Saints, who have now won four contests by 24 points or more so far this season.
El Dorado better keep an eye on Caden Jones. He was instrumental in Crean Lutheran's win, throwing for 370 yards and four TDs while completing 82.6% of his passes. With that strong performance, Jones is now averaging an impressive 300.3 passing yards per game. Ty Johnson was Jones' top target, picking up 40 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns.
Crean Lutheran didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Foothill to a completion percentage of just 38.9%. That dominant aerial defense primarily came from two players: Mateo Munoz and Ethan Haugsland, who each logged one passes deflected. Crean Lutheran hasn't an opponent to post a completion percentage of 0.77 or higher in four consecutive games.
Crean Lutheran's victory bumped their record up to 6-0. As for El Dorado, they have been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 3-3 record this season.
El Dorado was taken down by Crean Lutheran 35-6 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Golden Hawks have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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