It was a good run, but San Mateo unfortunately witnessed the end of their four-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. They took a 31-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Aragon Dons. The Bearcats haven't had much luck with the Dons recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why San Mateo lost, don't look at Jovani Hernandez Cruz. Despite the final result, he rushed for 169 yards while picking up 8.5 yards per carry.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: San Mateo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 288 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 155 rushing yards in 12 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Vale Hokafonu went supernova for Aragon, rushing for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Jalen Scroggins, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
San Mateo's loss dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Aragon, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
San Mateo will be playing at home against Mountain View at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Mateo will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Aragon, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they take on Lincoln at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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