The California Condors will square off against the Whittier Cardinals at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Whittier took a loss in their last contest and will be looking to turn the tables on California, who comes in off a win.
California took a loss when they played away from home last Friday, but their home fans gave them all the motivation they needed on Friday. They snuck past Santa Fe with a 28-24 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Condors as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
California's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Alex Meza, who rushed for 61 yards and one score, and also picked up 54 receiving yards. Another rusher making a difference was Andrew Robledo, who rushed for 75 yards and one TD.
California didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. Rafael Toledo led the group effort, picking up two of those interceptions all by himself. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Whittier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They were outmatched by La Serna and fell 42-8. The Cardinals were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Whittier's defeat dropped their record down to 5-4. As for California, their win was their first in the league, bumping their league record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 4-5.
California was able to grind out a solid victory over Whittier when the teams last played back in October of 2024, winning 33-22. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was the Cardinals' Michael Santos, who rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will the Condors still be able to contain Santos? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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