It was a proper cat-fight when Modesto faced off against Gregori on Friday. The Modesto Panthers came up short against the Gregori Jaguars, falling 40-20. The Panthers haven't had much luck with the Jaguars recently, as the team's come up short the last eight times they've met.
Although Modesto took the loss, they still got scores from Vanntheesouk Dam and David Ellis.
Even though they lost, Modesto was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 186 rushing yards in three consecutive matchups.
Emmanuel Vasquez was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 186 yards and a touchdown while completing 76.5% of his passes, and also rushed for 32 yards and a touchdown. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, picking up a sack and making eight total tackles. Another player making a difference was Alton Williams, who rushed for 49 yards and two touchdowns.
Modesto's defeat dropped their record down to 3-5. As for Gregori, the victory made it two in a row for them and also bumps their season record up to 3-5.
Modesto didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 42-0 loss against Turlock on the 25th. Gregori has also already played their next game, a 25-22 win against Pitman on the 25th.
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