El Cajon Valley was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their 12th straight loss dating back to last season. They came up short against the Hilltop Lancers, falling 29-7. The contest was a close 7-6 at the break, but unfortunately for the Braves it sure didn't stay that way.
El Cajon Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Leo Jones and Daniel Felix. Felix got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Leo Mendoza was nothing short of spectacular for Hilltop: he rushed for 159 yards and one touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Alejandro Carranza also deserves a shout-out for his two scores.
El Cajon Valley's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Hilltop, the win got them back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, El Cajon Valley will hit the road for the first time this season to face off against Canyon Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Hilltop, they will welcome Santana at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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