Jurupa Hills hadn't done well against San Gorgonio recently (they were 0-6 in their previous six matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The Jurupa Hills Spartans slipped by the San Gorgonio Spartans 35-34. Jurupa Hills' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Xavier Barnett was a one-man wrecking crew for Jurupa Hills as he rushed for 197 yards and three touchdowns.
Jurupa Hills wouldn't let San Gorgonio keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Arthur Gonzalez was the leader in that area as all came courtesy of his dominant performance.
When it comes to explaining why San Gorgonio lost, don't look at Daron Tyson. Despite the final result, he rushed for 142 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries, and also picked up 39 receiving yards. Those 142 rushing yards gave Tyson a new career-high. Kaleb Taylor was another key player, picking up 119 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Jurupa Hills' victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-5. As for San Gorgonio, their loss was their first of the season and makes their record 5-1.
Jurupa Hills wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 41-18 defeat against Eisenhower on the 18th. San Gorgonio has also already played their next game, a 28-6 win against Rim of the World on the 18th.
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