Vista Grande was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight loss. They took a 19-12 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Canyon del Oro Dorados. The Spartans lost against the Dorados in their previous head to head back in October of 2022, too, but the margin this time around was much closer than the 56-13 score last time.
Vista Grande's loss came despite strong showings from Leewai Tavares and Traecyn Pauulu. Tavares gained 151 total yards and a touchdown, while Pauulu rushed for 61 yards and one score.
Brenden Lawrence was the offensive standout of the matchup as he rushed for 80 yards and one TD. He also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making eight total tackles and defending one pass.
The defeat was their first on the road , dropping their record down to 2-4. As for Canyon del Oro, their victory was their first in the region, bumping their region record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 3-3.
We've got plenty of inter-region action coming up soon. Vista Grande is set to take on their familiar foe Buena at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Canyon del Oro will square off against rival Tucson High Magnet School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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