Carlsbad took care of business in their home opener (and then some) on Friday. They claimed a resounding 43-0 win over Lakewood. This was payback for Carlsbad, who suffered a 20-17 defeat the last time these two teams met.
Eli MacNeal had a dynamite game, throwing for 249 yards and three TDs while completing 90% of his passes. Darian Webb was another key player, rushing for 60 yards and one score.
Carlsbad didn't let much get past them through the air: they limited Lakewood to a completion percentage of just 50%. The team can thank Webb for the heroic effort on defense: he. Carlsbad wasn't nearly as limited: they posted one of 88.2%.
Carlsbad's defense didn't let Kade Casillas., get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. The team can thank two different players for their defensive prowess: Trent Kellas and Caleb Fuller, who each picked up one sack apiece.
When it comes to explaining why Lakewood lost, don't look at Casillas. Despite the final result, he rushed for 94 yards on only five carries.
Carlsbad has already played their next match, a 48-14 victory against Oceanside on the 29th. As for Lakewood, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 35-14 win against St. Anthony on the 29th.
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