It was fun while it lasted, but Dana Hills's undefeated season came to an end after eight games on Friday. They fell just short of the Laguna Beach Breakers by a score of 35-32. The Dolphins gained 110 more yards on the day, but it was the Breakers that made the best use of them.
Dana Hills' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Vanden Dugger, who threw for 250 yards and three touchdowns. Dugger is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last four games he's played. James Leicester was Dugger's top target, picking up 122 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Even if they lost, Dana Hills' defensive line still kept up the pressure with five sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Micah Langohr and Charlie ?Chuck? Eckl, who racked up four sacks between them.
A big part of Laguna Beach's victory came down to the chemistry between Jackson Kollock and his top target Brady Stringham. Kollock threw for 187 yards and three touchdowns while Stringham picked up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Dana Hills fell to 8-1. As for Laguna Beach, they pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their fifth straight at home.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Dana Hills will welcome Northwood at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Dana Hills has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 109 points over their last three games. As for Laguna Beach, they will be playing at home against Orange at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Laguna Beach's defense has only allowed 11.2 points per game this season, so Orange's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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