The Fillmore Flashes will challenge the Buena Bulldogs at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this match.
Last Friday, Fillmore didn't have quite enough to beat Chaffey and fell 22-20. Despite 61 more yards than the Tigers, the Flashes couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Fillmore might have lost, but man, Josiah Cruz was a machine: he rushed for 242 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.1 yards per carry.
Cruz wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Fillmore was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 300 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Meanwhile, Buena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They lost 38-14 to Canyon.
The losing side was boosted by Jaxon Roberts, who rushed for 101 yards, and also picked up 45 receiving yards. Tyler Hoff got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Fillmore's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 0-2. As for Buena, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 0-2.
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