Whittier was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They fell 33-22 to the California Condors. The result was an unpleasant reminder to the Cardinals of the 35-22 loss they experienced in the pair's previous head-to-head fixture back in October of 2023.
When it comes to explaining why Whittier lost, don't look at Michael Santos. Despite the final result, he rushed for 86 yards and three touchdowns on only nine carries. The dominant performance gave Santos a new career-high in rushing yards.
California's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Brian Padilla, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Alex Meza, who rushed for 86 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.
Whittier's defeat dropped their record down to 3-6. As for California, their victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 1-9.
Whittier will face off against El Rancho at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. California does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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