Etna had lost five straight on the road dating back to last season, but on Friday they dropped down to 1-7 to make it six. They took a blow against Redding Christian, falling 49-0. While losing is never fun, Etna can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 994th, while Redding Christian is ranked 493rd).
Carter Isbell threw for 100 yards on four of 15 attempts. Oren Roman was his top target, picking up 80 receiving yards. On the ground, Aiden Beal rushed for 31 yards.
As for Redding Christian, the victory keeps them at an undefeated 8-0. The wins came thanks in part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 6.9 points on average this season.
Redding Christian's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Wyatt Shaw, who threw for 196 yards and four touchdowns while completing 91.7% of his passes. Shaw is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last six games he's played. Darren Goodman got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Etna will host Modoc at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Redding Christian, they will welcome Portola at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The Lions will be up against the Tigers' rather soft defense (which has allowed 35.25 points per game), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance.
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