After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Tustin, El Dorado was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They took their game at home with ease, bagging a 42-12 victory over the Valencia Tigers. The Golden Hawks' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead El Dorado to victory, but perhaps none more so than Grant Thomas, who picked up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown. The team also got some help courtesy of Justin Karg, who picked up 39 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
El Dorado's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jack Strobele and Thomas.
Although Valencia took the loss, they still got scores from Adrian Hurtado and Gavin Ghibaudo.
The win got El Dorado back to even at 2-2. As for Valencia, their loss was their fifth straight on the road dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 2-2.
El Dorado will head out to challenge Laguna Beach at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Laguna Beach will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something El Dorado surely won't give up without a fight. As for Valencia, they will welcome South El Monte at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Hopefully Valencia focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday.
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