It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Warren had no problem doing just that on Tuesday. They pulled ahead with a 27-26 photo finish over the Beaumont Cougars. The win was nothing new for the Bears as they're now sitting on eight straight.
Warren found their leader in sophomore Isabella Gonzalez, who threw for 320 yards and four touchdowns. Those 320 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Gonzalez. Giselle Rivera was another key player, picking up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Warren's defense made their presence known, laying out Jasmin Craner. three times. Leading the way was Lyrik Parham with two sacks.
Despite the loss, Beaumont had strong showings from Craner, who threw for 231 yards and three touchdowns, and Amirah Jones, who picked up 120 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Craner is crushing it when it comes to passing touchdowns: she's passed for at least three every time she's taken the field this season.
Warren pushed their record up to 17-7 with the victory, which was their fifth straight on the road. As for Beaumont, their defeat ended a seven-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 15-1.
Warren wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 28-0 loss against Woodbridge on the 26th. Beaumont does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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