Trona was the 46-14 winner over Lone Pine when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The match between the Trona Tornadoes and the Lone Pine Golden Eagles wasn't particularly close, with the Trona Tornadoes falling 58-42. Despite 77 more yards than the Golden Eagles, the Tornadoes couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Trona still got an impressive performance from Gabe Horta, who rushed for 212 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 44 receiving yards. Horta is becoming a predictor of Trona's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is undefeated (and 2-4 when he doesn't). Trona also got a significant boost from Caid Mccullar, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 98 yards.
Even though they lost, Trona was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 363 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Lone Pine's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Ralph Enriquez Jr., who threw for 199 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes, and also rushed for 37 yards. Enriquez Jr. is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Perfecto Valdez was another key player, rushing for 88 yards and three touchdowns.
Trona has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-4 record this season. As for Lone Pine, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 7-3.
As of now, neither Trona nor Lone Pine have any future games scheduled.
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