Baldwin Park will challenge Alta Loma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Baldwin Park has given up an average of 27 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
On Thursday, Baldwin Park ended up a good deal behind Northview and lost 37-21. The loss continues a trend for the Braves in their meetings with the Vikings: they've now lost seven in a row.
Despite the defeat, Baldwin Park got top-tier performance from Valentino May, who threw for 257 yards and three touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Baldwin Park's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Gregory Holland, Francisco Navarro, and Landiss Whitener, who each picked up one sack apiece.
Meanwhile, Alta Loma entered their contest against West Covina on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Braves fell just short of the Bulldogs by a score of 28-26.
Baldwin Park will have to keep a close watch on Maximus Fierro and Bryant Avila, a pair of players who had a big impact on Alta Loma's prior game. Fierro rushed for 64 yards and three TDs, while Avila picked up 131 receiving yards and one score.
Alta Loma didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off 24 passes before the game was over. Mason Kovar and Devon White each grabbed an interception. With that strong performance, Kovar is now averaging an impressive 5.7 total tackles per game. Another thorn in West Covina's side was Owen Fiorenza, who forced one fumble and made 12 total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Alta Loma's loss dropped their record down to 4-2. As for Baldwin Park, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 4-2.
Baldwin Park beat Alta Loma 21-14 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. Will Baldwin Park repeat their success, or does Alta Loma has a new game plan this time around? We'll find out soon enough.
