Despite a strong season so far, Clovis has seen their luck take a bit of a downturn recently. The contest between them and the Clovis East Timberwolves wasn't particularly close, with the Clovis Cougars falling 52-33. That makes it the first time this season the Cougars have let down their home crowd.
Clovis' loss on Friday came despite strong showings from Maddox Merrill and Deagan Rose. Merrill gained 196 total yards and two touchdowns, while Rose threw for 246 yards and a touchdown. What's more, Rose also racked up 28 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in October of 2023. 84 of Rose's passing yards were hauled in by Syrus Mendes, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
Even though they lost, Clovis was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 228 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Clovis East had a senior duo take command as Tyus Miller threw for 261 yards and two touchdowns on only 16 passes and Harold Duvall picked up 161 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 161 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Duvall.
Clovis' loss ended a seven-game streak of wins at home dating back to last season and dropped them to 6-2. As for Clovis East, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Clovis didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 41-20 defeat against Central on the 24th. As for Clovis East, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 42-11 victory against Buchanan on the 25th.
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