Paso Robles was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight loss. They fell just short of the Lompoc Braves by a score of 20-18. The Bearcats lost against the Braves in their previous head to head back in September of 2023, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 52-14 score last time.
When it comes to explaining why Paso Robles lost, don't look at Tre Clark. Despite the final result, he rushed for 91 yards and a touchdown, and also caught a touchdown. The bulk of those rushing yards came from one huge play: a run that gained an incredible 86 yards. Kassim Williams was another key player, gaining 89 total yards and a touchdown.
Paso Robles didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Parker Craig and Talen Freitas. Craig also set a new season high mark in total tackles with six.
It was another big night for Jacob Manzo, who rushed for 175 yards, and also threw for 64 yards and a touchdown for Lompoc. Those 175 rushing yards gave Manzo a new career-high.
Paso Robles' record is now 2-8. As for Lompoc, the win got them back to even at 5-5.
Paso Robles does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Lompoc, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Monache at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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