El Dorado extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-7. They lost 48-22 to the Amador Buffaloes. The Cougars were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Buffaloes apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
Logan Kruse
| 10/10/25 @ Liberty Ranch | 140 |
| 09/19/25 vs Argonaut | 134 |
| 08/22/25 vs Ponderosa | 85 |
| 10/24/25 @ Amador | 80 |
| 09/26/25 @ Bradshaw Christian | 80 |
Despite the loss, El Dorado had strong showings from Hunter Rupley, who threw for 321 yards and three touchdowns, and Heath Morris, who picked up 112 receiving yards and a pair of TDs. Morris was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 55 yards. Logan Kruse also helped out with an impressive 80 receiving yards.
As for Amador, the win (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-4. They might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five matchups by 26 points or more this season.
It was another big night for Brad Blankenheim, who rushed for 185 yards and a pair of scores while picking up 10.9 yards per carry, and also threw for 155 yards and three TDs on only 12 passes. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 111 rushing yards per game. Amador's leading receiver John McPartland was Blankenheim's top target yet again, picking up 99 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. El Dorado will square off against Union Mine at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. As for Amador, they will face off against Argonaut at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Buffaloes will be up against the Mustangs' rather soft defense (which has allowed 33.56 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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