While Saratoga didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-6), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They blew past the Mills Vikings 41-15 on Friday. The win was just business as usual for the Falcons, who after four games remain undefeated this season.
Ian Johnson went supernova for Saratoga, picking up 65 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Johnson has posted since back in September of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Saratoga was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 257 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in six consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Although Mills took the loss, they still got scores from Kosta Jada and Matthew Juul.
Saratoga's victory bumped their record up to 4-0. As for Mills, they dropped their record down to 1-4 with the loss, which was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Saratoga will venture away from home to take on Monta Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both have allowed few points on average, (Monta Vista: 10.2, Saratoga: 11.8) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Mills, they will square off against Kathleen MacDonald at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Mills is facing Kathleen MacDonald at the right time seeing as Kathleen MacDonald is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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