Oceanside was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They fell 20-8 to the Gardiner Tigers. The Mariners were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2022.
When it comes to explaining why Oceanside lost, don't look at Zeb Foster. Despite the final result, he rushed for 278 yards and a touchdown while picking up 9.0 yards per carry.
Even though they lost, Oceanside was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 301 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 169 rushing yards in nine consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Oceanside's loss dropped their record down to 4-4. As for Gardiner, their victory bumped their record up to 4-5.
Both are set to take part in some playoff action in their next matches. Oceanside will host Hampden on Saturday. Hampden is coming into the match with three straight defeats on the road, meaning Oceanside will have to defend against a team hungry for a win. As for Gardiner, they will face off against Messalonskee at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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