California was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their eighth straight loss dating back to last season. They lost to the Los Altos Conquerors on the road by a 41-26 margin. One positive for the Condors, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
California's loss came despite strong showings from Brian Padilla and Nick Coronado. Padilla rushed for 143 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, while Coronado rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: California was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That's a new trend for them: they were averaging 69.7 rushing yards per game earlier this season, but in their last three games they've averaged 198.3.
California wouldn't let Los Altos keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. California can thank Marcus Ramirez and Frank Gallardo for forcing both of them.
Diego Castillo was his usual excellent self, throwing for 208 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.7% of his passes, and also rushing for 78 yards and a touchdown for Los Altos. Another player making a difference was Alfredo Lopez, who picked up 96 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
California's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Los Altos, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. California is on the road again on Friday to play Santa Fe at 7:00 p.m. Santa Fe will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something California surely won't give up without a fight. As for Los Altos, they will head out to take on Covina at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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