Gilroy unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a hard 35-21 fall against the Pioneer Valley Panthers on Thursday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it five in a row.
Gilroy's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Christian Lacriox, who threw for 196 yards and two touchdowns, and also punched in one score on the ground. Nikolas Sanchez was Lacriox's top target, picking up 60 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
The win got Pioneer Valley back to even at 1-1.
Coming up, Gilroy will host Christopher at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pioneer Valley, they will head out on the road to square off against Nipomo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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