Anaheim typically has all the answers at home, but on Tuesday La Serna proved too difficult a challenge. They took down the Anaheim Colonists 36-22. La Serna's victory was all the more impressive since the Colonists were averaging only 13.06 points allowed on the season.
La Serna didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Sierra Flores, Lexi Avila, and Riley Alvarez picked up one apiece. Avila also hauled in two receiving touchdowns, which is notable because La Serna is undefeated when she posts at least two receiving touchdowns, but 3-4 otherwise.
Several Colonists players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Alyssa Avelar, who threw for 329 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 50 yards. Ashley Guzman also helped out as she racked up 118 receiving yards.
La Serna pushed their record up to 11-4 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. As for Anaheim, their loss ended an eight-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 13-3.
La Serna wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 32-12 victory against Whittier on the 9th. Anaheim has also already played their next match, a 45-42 defeat against Bolsa Grande on the 14th.
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