Alhambra's game last Wednesday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Wednesday. Everything went their way against the Mt. Diablo Red Devils as the Alhambra Bulldogs made off with a 33-7 victory. Given the Bulldogs' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 224th, while the Red Devils are ranked 584th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Jessica Blake was nothing short of spectacular: she threw for 171 yards and four touchdowns. She is becoming a predictor of Alhambra's success: when she posts at least three passing touchdowns the team is 6-3 (and 1-2 when she doesn't). Juliana Carranza made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Alhambra'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 Lily Jennings, Carranza, and Julissa Islas picked up one apiece. Islas is also on a roll when it comes to receiving touchdowns, as she's now hauled in two or more in the last three games she's played dating back to last season.
Alhambra's win bumped their record up to 7-5. As for Mt. Diablo, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-8.
Alhambra didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 34-8 victory against Berean Christian on the 2nd. As for Mt. Diablo, their road trip will continue as they head out to face Campolindo on Wednesday.
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