Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Schurr). Their defense stepped up to hand the San Gabriel Matadors a 53-0 shutout on Friday. With that win, the Spartans brought their scoring average up to 28.7 points per game.
It was another big night for Elias Navarro, who rushed for 124 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 carries. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Joseph Alvarado, who rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown.
Schurr didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Albert Chavez.
The victory was the fourth in a row for Schurr, bringing their record for this year to 5-1. As for San Gabriel, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Schurr will welcome Mark Keppel at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. The timing is sure in Schurr's favor as the team sits on three straight wins at home while Mark Keppel has been banged up by three consecutive losses on the road. As for San Gabriel, they will face off against Bell Gardens at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bell Gardens will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last.
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