The Rowland Raiders will head out to square off against the Artesia Pioneers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Rowland will come into the game with an undefeated record on the line.
Rowland took a 36-point loss the last time they faced off against Diamond Bar, but this time they managed to keep it close and that made all the difference. The Raiders pulled ahead with a 22-21 photo finish over the Brahmas on Friday. The 22-point effort marked the Raiders' lowest-scoring matchup of the season, but in the end it didn't matter.
It was another big night for CJ Carrillo, who rushed for 81 yards and a pair of scores, and also picked up 37 receiving yards. He didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended one pass.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Artesia, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They walked away with a 28-21 victory over Estancia on Friday.
Artesia didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jorge Velazquez and Elijah Johnson.
The win got Artesia back to even at 3-3. As for Rowland, their record now sits at 5-0.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Rowland has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 196 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Artesia struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 179.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's game turns into a tough fight on the ground. Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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