With a playoff game on the line, Orange Lutheran rose to the challenge on Saturday. They really took it to the Roosevelt Mustangs for the full four quarters, racking up a 44-12 win. The result was nothing new for the Lancers, who have now won 15 contests by 20 points or more so far this season.
Orange Lutheran found their leader in sophomore Makena Cook, who threw for 250 yards and five touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Josie Anderson, who picked up 116 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Orange Lutheran didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off four passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Ava Harrison, Capri Cuneo, AJ Hendrix, and Anderson picked up one apiece.
Lotolelei Sivas and Emma Goodland certainly did their best on Saturday to avoid the loss. Sivas gained 93 total yards and two touchdowns, while Goodland gained 160 total yards.
Orange Lutheran's victory was their 13th straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 20-2. As for Roosevelt, the loss snapped their winning streak at 13 games and leaves them with a 18-3 record.
Orange Lutheran wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 40-12 win against Corona del Mar on the 29th. Roosevelt does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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