After flying high against Hueneme last Thursday, Saugus came back down to earth. The Centurions took a 46-35 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Hart Hawks on Friday. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Centurions of the 54-40 defeat they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in November of 2024.
Several Centurions players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ty Hall, who rushed for 101 yards and one score on only five carries, and also picked up 45 receiving yards and one touchdown. Teddy Knott made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Even if they lost, Saugus' defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Mono Ortega, Kaden Jones, and Elvis Encinas, who each picked up one sack apiece. Knott got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Hart's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Jacob Paisano led the charge by rushing for 121 yards and four TDs on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 228 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only 18 passes. Those 121 rushing yards gave Paisano a new career-high. Matix Frithsmith also helped out as he racked up 163 rushing yards.
Having lost for the first time this season, Saugus fell to 4-1. As for Hart, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Coming up, Saugus will square off against Valencia at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Vikings will aim to continue their four-game streak of scoring more points each match than the last. As for Hart, they will face off against Golden Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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