After a string of four wins, Malibu's good fortune finally ran out on Friday. They came up short against the Sierra Chieftains, falling 38-14. The game marked the Sharks' lowest-scoring contest so far this season.
When it comes to explaining why Malibu lost, don't look at Tanner Kies. Despite the final result, he rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 51 yards and a touchdown.
It was another big night for Johnny Harshman, who rushed for 134 yards and two touchdowns for Sierra. Harshman is becoming a predictor of Sierra's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 0-5 when he doesn't).
Malibu's defeat ended a five-game streak of wins at home and dropped them to 5-3. As for Sierra, the victory made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 2-6.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Malibu will venture away from home to face off against California Lutheran at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. California Lutheran will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Malibu surely won't give up without a fight. As for Sierra, they are taking a road trip to take on Coast Union at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Coast Union's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last five matchups.
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