Bellflower has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 7.17 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Wednesday. They came up short against the Downey Vikings, falling 33-12. While losing is never fun, the Buccaneers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 215th, while the Vikings are ranked 83rd).
Downey found their leader in underclassman Hayden Hinchman, who picked up 28 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Bellflower has traveled a rocky road recently having lost three of their last four games, which put a noticeable dent in their 14-4 record this season. As for Downey, the win made it two in a row for them and bumps their season record up to 14-6.
Bellflower has already played their next matchup, a 12-6 victory against Norwalk on the 16th. As for Downey, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next contest, a 33-13 win against Paramount on the 14th.
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