Laton had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They blew past the Trona Tornadoes, posting a 40-8 win. The Mustangs might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won eight matches by 32 points or more this season.
Laton got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Jaythan Garcia out in front who threw for 187 yards and five touchdowns on only 15 passes. Garcia has been hot recently, having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last three times he's played. 105 of Garcia's passing yards were hauled in by Donavin Mobley, who also brought in two receiving touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Laton's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Jesus Bocanegra and Jesus Lopez, who racked up four sacks between them.
Despite the loss, Trona still got an impressive performance from Gabe Horta, who rushed for 80 yards and a touchdown.
The win for Laton keeps them at an undefeated 10-0. Those good results were due in large part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they averaged 41.6 points per game. As for Trona, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 6-5.
Laton will head out on the road to face off against Fresno Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Laton's defense has only allowed 3.4 points per game this season, so Fresno Christian's offense will have their work cut out for them. Trona does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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