Santa Maria's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They came out on top against the Pioneer Valley Panthers by a score of 23-13. The win was some much needed relief for the Saints as it spelled an end to their six-game losing streak.
When it comes to explaining why Pioneer Valley lost, don't look at Pepe Gonzalez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 159 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.4 yards per carry. Gonzalez was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards.
Santa Maria's victory ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-7. As for Pioneer Valley, they dropped their record down to 1-8-1 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Santa Maria is on the road again on Friday to play Strathmore at 7:00 p.m. Strathmore is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 32.2 points per game this season. Pioneer Valley does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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