Clairemont's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Thursday. They managed a 24-20 victory over the San Ysidro Cougars. The win was some much needed relief for the Chieftains as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Clairemont was led to victory by Matthew Mills and Tyler Allen. Mills threw for 318 yards and three touchdowns, while Allen gained 124 total yards and two touchdowns.
Clairemont wouldn't let San Ysidro keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Clairemont can thank Diego Pereyra and Bear Culwell for forcing both of them. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in total yards.
Clairemont was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 402 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as San Ysidro only gained 206.
When it comes to explaining why San Ysidro lost, don't look at Dario Garcia. Despite the final result, he rushed for 67 yards and two touchdowns, and also threw for 111 yards and two touchdowns. A healthy portion of that aerial production (82 yards to be exact) went to Gabriel Roque, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.
The victory got Clairemont back to even at 1-1. As for San Ysidro, they are on a ten-game losing streak (dating back to last season) that has dropped them down to 0-2.
Clairemont will welcome Sweetwater at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for San Ysidro, they will be staying on the road on Friday to face off against Valhalla at 7:00 p.m.
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