After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Hoover, San Ysidro was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They claimed a resounding 55-7 win over the Rock Academy Warriors at home. The Cougars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
San Ysidro's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Dario Garcia, who rushed for 124 yards and a touchdown while picking up 7.8 yards per carry, and also threw for 135 yards and a touchdown while completing 76.9% of his passes. That's the most rushing yards Garcia has posted since back in October of 2023. Another rusher making a difference was Sean Blazen, who rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: San Ysidro was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 315 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
When it comes to explaining why Rock Academy lost, don't look at Quentin Uhland. Despite the final result, he picked up 87 receiving yards and a touchdown. Rock Academy also got a significant boost from Ashton St. Jean, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 109 yards.
San Ysidro's record is now 2-4. As for Rock Academy, they are on a six-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-5.
San Ysidro will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Montgomery at 6:30 p.m. on October 11th. San Ysidro is no doubt hoping to put an end to a seven-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Rock Academy, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Mountain Empire at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Rock Academy is facing Mountain Empire at the right time seeing as Mountain Empire is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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