Jal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their fourth straight loss. They came up short against Non Varsity Opponent, falling 27-7. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 27-0.
Despite the loss, Jal still got an impressive performance from Andre Rodriguez, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Jal's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Joel Nieto, Adrian Rodriguez, and Coby Vargas picked up one apiece. Vargas also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making four total tackles in addition to snagging an interception.
Jal's defeat dropped their record down to 0-3.
Jal will square off against Van Horn at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Non Varsity Opponent, they will face off against Wingate at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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