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| 08/22/25 - Away | 45-34 W |
| 10/27/17 - Home | 0-49 L |
| 10/21/16 - Away | 14-74 L |
| 10/23/15 - Home | 0-47 L |
Santa Paula had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They came out on top against the Grace Lancers by a score of 45-34. This was payback for the Cardinals, who suffered a 49-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
Santa Paula had a senior duo take command as Ryan Luna rushed for 197 yards and two scores while picking up 8.6 yards per carry and Sebastian Alcantar rushed for 137 yards and three TDs while picking up 8.6 yards per carry.
Santa Paula 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 Imari Brown.
Grace's defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Landon Cooper, who picked up 195 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Cooper was no stranger to the big play, cutting upfield on a catch that went for 55 yards. RIley Williams was another key passer, throwing for 318 yards and three TDs while picking up 13.3 yards per attempt.
Coming up, Santa Paula will look to takes advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they takes on La Canada at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 935 yards in their previous games. As for Grace, they are taking a road trip to face off against Arrowhead Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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