Santa Clara lost against Milpitas on October 1st and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Monday. The Bruins took a blow against the Trojans, falling 40-6. While losing is never fun, the Bruins can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California flag football rankings (they are ranked 355th, while the Trojans are ranked 63rd).
Even if they lost, Santa Clara's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Tessa Williamson refused to say out of the backfield, picking up two sacks all by herself.
A big part of Milpitas' win came down to the chemistry between Bren David and her top target Elly Miller Rodriquez. David threw for 188 yards and five touchdowns while completing 72.5% of her passes while Miller Rodriquez picked up 121 receiving yards and four scores. That's the most receiving touchdowns Miller Rodriquez has posted since back in October of 2024.
Santa Clara has traveled a rocky road recently, having lost five of their last six matchups. That's put a noticeable dent in their 9-12-1 record this season. As for Milpitas, they pushed their record up to 17-6 with the victory, which was their third straight at home.
Coming up, Santa Clara will host Los Gatos at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday. The Wildcats' defense has only allowed 9.9 points per game this season, so the Bruins' offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Milpitas, they have already played their next game, a 33-6 win against Branham on the 20th.
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