Rancho Dominguez hadn't done well against Hawkins recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Rancho Dominguez Lobos slipped by the Hawkins Hawks 30-29. This was payback for the Lobos, who suffered a 30-0 loss the last time these two teams met.
It was another big night for Micah Hawkins, who rushed for 116 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries, and also picked up 40 receiving yards and a touchdown. Rancho Dominguez also got a significant boost from Davonte Foley, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 110 yards.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Rancho Dominguez was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 327 rushing yards. The team's really been improving in that area: they've now improved they're rushing yard total in three consecutive matches.
Rancho Dominguez's defense made their presence known, laying out Christopher Aguilar. eight times. It was truly a group effort as Angel Delgado, Jerry Leulualii, and Anthony Williams picked up two apiece. Williams also made four total tackles, which is notable because Rancho Dominguez is 4-1 when he posts at least four total tackles, but 1-2 otherwise.
Hawkins' defeat came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jamarieah Wallace, who picked up 86 receiving yards and a touchdown. Wallace got the majority of those receiving yards when he pulled down a pass and took off for a gain of 50 yards. Another player making a difference was Phil Henderson Iv, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown.
Rancho Dominguez's record now sits at 5-3. As for Hawkins, their record is now 4-3.
Rancho Dominguez will venture away from home to face off against Locke at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Rancho Dominguez is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.5 points per game this season. As for Hawkins, they will welcome Jordan at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Jordan also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averged 33.1 points per game.
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