Strathmore is 7-0 against Orange Cove since September of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Strathmore Spartans will square off against the Orange Cove Titans at 7:15 p.m. Strathmore is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season.
Strathmore is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering Exeter just ended the team's nine-game winning streak dating back to last season on Friday. They came up short against the Monarchs, falling 34-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Spartans have suffered since September 29, 2023.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Ramon Rodriguez, who rushed for 71 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Meanwhile, Orange Cove lost 42-21 to Mendota on Friday.
Strathmore's loss ended a four-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 2-1. As for Orange Cove, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Strathmore skirted past Orange Cove 23-20 in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Orange Cove's Isaac Angulo, who rushed for 133 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Strathmore still be able to contain Angulo? There's only one way to find out.
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