A win for Academy of Careers & Exploration just wasn't in the cards on Saturday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Hesperia Christian Patriots at home and fell 35-3. The Eagle have struggled against the Patriots recently, as the game was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
Hesperia Christian had a senior duo take command as Dakota McCloud gained 186 total yards and three touchdowns and Nathaniel Renner threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns. McCloud also posted 152 receiving yards, which is notable because Hesperia Christian is 2-1 when he posts at least 80 receiving yards, but 2-3 otherwise. Dylan Alfonzo got in on the action as well, returning a kick for a touchdown.
The loss snapped Academy of Careers & Exploration's winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 3-4 record. As for Hesperia Christian, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 4-4.
Academy of Careers & Exploration does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Hesperia Christian, they and Desert Christian are set to duel on Friday. Hesperia Christian knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Desert Christian likes a good challenge.
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