Orestimba has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They came up short against the Sonora Wildcats, falling 44-20. The contest marked the Warriors' lowest-scoring match so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Orestimba lost, don't look at Jacob Valenzuela. Despite the final result, he threw for 296 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt. Dylan McCauley also helped with two touchdowns in total.
It was another big night for Cash Byington, who rushed for 91 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also picked up 59 receiving yards and a touchdown for Sonora. Byington got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 56 yards. Another player making a difference was Eli Ingalls, who rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown.
Having lost for the first time this season, Orestimba fell to 4-1. As for Sonora, their win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 5-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Orestimba will host Ripon at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Orestimba's defense has only allowed 14 points per game this season, so Ripon's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Sonora, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Hilmar at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Sonora's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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