On Saturday, the Sylmar Spartans were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap as they fell 19-13 to the Hart Hawks. While losing is never fun, the Spartans can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 380th, while the Hawks are ranked 181st).
Multiple players turned in solid performances to lead Hart to victory, but perhaps none more so than Natalie Williams, who picked up 75 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Hart also got help from Gianna Costello, who showed off her sure hands for 81 receiving yards.
Sylmar's loss ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 3-6. As for Hart, they have been performing incredibly well recently as they've won seven of their last eight matches, which provided a nice bump to their 11-4 record this season.
Sylmar will challenge King/Drew at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Hart, they are taking a road trip to face off against Vasquez at 3:30 p.m. on Monday. Vasquez has a tough task ahead: they'll enter the matchup with four straight defeats, while Hart will come in with four straight wins.
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