Tracy has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 17.75 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Friday. They fell 34-21 to the Liberty Lions. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 272nd, while the Lions are ranked 82nd).
Despite the loss, Tracy still got an impressive performance from Elijah Gutierrez, who rushed for 118 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Gutierrez a new career-high in rushing yards.
Tracy's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. In fact, those interceptions all came courtesy of defensive juggernaut Brian Lindt.
Jaxon Bell went supernova for Liberty, rushing for 161 yards and a touchdown while picking up 10.1 yards per carry. Bell's longest rush was for an incredible 80 yards. Sage Robertson was another key player, throwing for 195 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Tracy's defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 2-2. As for Liberty, their victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 2-1.
Tracy will host Pleasant Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Tracy's defense has only allowed 17.8 points per game this season, so Pleasant Valley's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Liberty, they will venture away from home to face off against Amador Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given these two teams combined for 962 yards in their previous games.
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