Cerritos has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 16.6 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They lost 41-21 to the West Warriors. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Dons have suffered since September 28, 2023.
Ruben Castro and Justin Sagun certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Castro picked up 111 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Sagun rushed for 39 yards and two touchdowns.
West's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Daniel Reamer, who rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. The dominant performance gave Reamer a new career-high in rushing yards. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Jaimes, who rushed for 100 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries.
This is the second loss in a row for Cerritos and nudges their season record down to 3-2. As for West, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2.
Cerritos will challenge Westminster at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Cerritos focused on turnovers this week as team gave up six on Friday. As for West, they will take on South at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. South's defense has only allowed 17.2 points per game this season, so West's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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