The Hilltop Lancers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Temescal Canyon Titans at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Hilltop is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Coronado. Hilltop came out on top against Coronado by a score of 22-14 on Friday. The victory was some much needed relief for the Lancers as it spelled an end to their four-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Temescal Canyon gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They strolled past Paloma Valley with points to spare, taking the game 28-14. The score was all tied up 7-7 at the break, but the Titans were the (much) better team in the second half.
Temescal Canyon had a senior duo take command as Khalil Lang picked up 124 receiving yards and two touchdowns and Jordan Guerrero rushed for 95 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries. Guerrero's longest rush was for an impressive 65 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Louis Alvis Jr. got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Temescal Canyon wouldn't let Paloma Valley keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Temescal Canyon can thank Lincoln Kingdon and Gavin Rios for forcing both of them. Another thorn in Paloma Valley's side was Hunter Aragon, who made 13 total tackles (1.5 for loss).
Things could have been worse for Hilltop, but things could have been a whole lot better as they took a 35-21 loss to Temescal Canyon in their previous matchup back in August of 2023. Will Hilltop have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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