Heritage extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to seven on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They were beaten by the Pittsburg Pirates 55-7. While losing is never fun, the Patriots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 382nd, while the Pirates are ranked 25th).
Even if they lost, Heritage's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Aiden Harrington refused to say out of the backfield, picking up 1.5 sacks all by himself.
As for Pittsburg, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record up to 5-1. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Pittsburg's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Carlos Torres, who threw for 175 yards and three TDs while completing 90.9% of his passes. The dominant performance also gave Torres a new career-high in passer rating (169.5). Rolph (RJ) Mosley Jr. was in the mix as well, providing Pittsburg with two scores.
Heritage wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 42-6 win against Freedom on the 17th. As for Pittsburg, they have also already played their next matchup, a 29-12 victory against Liberty on the 17th.
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