Sierra can finally bid farewell to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season thanks to their game on Friday. They blew past the Turlock Christian Eagles, posting a 44-12 win at home. The Chieftains' offense finally found a way to get into gear: the high-octane performance was a 180-degree turn from their last three games.
Sierra's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Johnny Harshman led the charge by rushing for 109 yards and a touchdown on only five carries. Another rusher making a difference was Zach Bays, who rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Sierra was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 289 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Sierra's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-6. As for Turlock Christian, their loss was their third straight on the road, which dropped their record down to 0-8.
Sierra will face off against Malibu at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. Malibu knows how to get points on the board -- the team has finished with 31 points or more in their past four matches -- so hopefully Sierra likes a good challenge. As for Turlock Christian, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Laton at 7:00 p.m. Laton will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Turlock Christian surely won't give up without a fight.
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