The McClatchy Lions will head out on the road to square off against the Cordova Lancers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. McClatchy is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
McClatchy is coming in off a wild two-game stretch: after soaring to 38 points last Friday, they were much more limited against Antelope on Friday. They were dealt a 48-10 defeat at the hands of the Titans.
While Cordova didn't have the best season last year (they finished 4-6), it's starting to look like those struggles are a thing of the past. They strolled past Kennedy with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 22-8.
Cordova found their leader in underclassman Julian Drahn, who picked up a sack and made nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Cordova wouldn't let Kennedy keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Cordova can thank Anthony Gomez and Masiyah Meija for forcing both of them. Meija is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season. Drahn was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making nine total tackles (2.0 for loss).
McClatchy's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Cordova, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
McClatchy skirted past Cordova 26-24 when the teams last played back in September of 2015. The rematch might be a little tougher for McClatchy since the team won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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