The Burbank Bulldogs will challenge the Arcadia Apaches at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that both suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this game.
Burbank lost 35-13 to Muir on Friday. The Bulldogs have struggled against the Mustangs recently, as their game on Friday was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Despite the loss, Burbank saw an underclassman step up: Deshawn Laporte threw for 288 yards and two touchdowns. Those 288 passing yards set a new season-high mark for Laporte.
Burbank's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Ezekiel Alvarez, Aiden Ramirez, and Ramirez picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, Arcadia came up short against Burroughs on Friday and fell 21-13. The Apaches have now taken an 'L' in back-to-back games.
Arcadia's defeat came about despite a quality game from Jacobi Law, who rushed for 49 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 173 yards and a touchdown.
Burbank's loss dropped their record down to 2-2. As for Arcadia, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-3.
Here's a few offensive stats to keep an eye on ahead of Friday's contest: Burbank has been on an offensive roll this season, having averaged 388.8 total yards per game. It's a different story for Arcadia, though, as they've been averaging only 226. Will Burbank be able to march up the field at their leisure again, or will Arcadia flip the script?
Burbank was dealt a bruising 59-14 loss at the hands of Arcadia in their previous meeting back in September of 2023. Will Burbank have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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