The Benicia Panthers will head out to square off against the Piner Prospectors at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Benicia is no doubt hoping to put an end to a five-game streak of away losses dating back to last season.
Benicia's defense heads into the contest hoping to repeat the dominance they displayed on Friday. They blew past Berean Christian 42-0. The match marked the Panthers' most dominant victory of the season.
Meanwhile, Piner came tearing into Saturday's game with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22 points) and they left with even more momentum. They claimed a resounding 42-14 win over the Peregrine Falcons. Considering the Prospectors have won five matchups by more than 21 points this season, Saturday's blowout was nothing new.
Apollo Pereira continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 138 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also rushing for 77 yards and a touchdown on only six carries. His longest reception was for an impressive 64 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per catch total.
Piner didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jaden Hernandez, Kamuriun Kerr Cobb, and Pereira picked up one apiece.
Piner's victory bumped their record up to 8-2. As for Benicia, their win bumped their record up to 4-6.
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