Lompoc is preparing for their first league matchup of the season on Friday. They will head out on the road to challenge the Arroyo Grande Eagles at 7:00 p.m. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.
Lompoc was handed a heart-breaking three-point defeat in their last matchup, but they sure didn't let that happen against Kern Valley last Friday. The Braves breezed past the Broncs to the tune of 42-10. With the Braves ahead 42-7 at the half, the contest was all but over already.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Arroyo Grande and Paso Robles had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Eagles took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 56-14 win over the Bearcats. The victory continues a trend for the Eagles in their matchups with the Bearcats: they've now won three in a row.
Arroyo Grande's win came from a few key players Lompoc will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Caleb Clark, who rushed for 148 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. He also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing one fumble and making six total tackles (1.0 for loss). Another player making a difference was Miles Thompson, who rushed for 157 yards and three scores on only 11 carries.
Arroyo Grande was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 466 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since the start of last season.
Lompoc's record is now 5-1. As for Arroyo Grande, their record now sits at 3-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Lompoc has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 219.3 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Arroyo Grande struggles in that department as they've been averaging 279.1 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Lompoc couldn't quite finish off Arroyo Grande in their previous matchup back in October of 2024 and fell 17-14. Can the Braves avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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