Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Corcoran). They blew past the Orange Cove Titans 53-27 on Friday. With the Panthers ahead 34-14 at the half, the matchup was all but over already.
Tony Alvarez was his usual excellent self, throwing for 156 yards and three touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes, and also rushing for 38 yards and a touchdown. Justin Huerta was another key player, rushing for 71 yards and a touchdown.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Corcoran was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 307 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.
Corcoran didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Juan Chavez and Louis Burrell. Chavez is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made five or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Julian Fernandez was another major factor on D, picking up a sack, forcing a fumble, and making four total tackles.
Corcoran now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Orange Cove, they have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 2-5 record this season.
Corcoran wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 27-14 victory against Orosi on the 18th. Orange Cove has also already played their next game, a 21-17 win against Lindsay on the 18th.
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