Mt. Pleasant came into Thursday's match having lost 12 straight, but that streak is now in the rearview. Their defense stepped up to hand the James Lick Comets a 42-0 shutout on Thursday. The Cardinals' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Victor Ekwuru had an outrageously good game as he threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only seven carries. Andrew Tafoya was Ekwuru's top target, picking up 137 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Mt. Pleasant was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 305 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Mt. Pleasant wouldn't let James Lick keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Mt. Pleasant can thank Isaiah Pena and Ivan Romo for forcing both of them. Pena also set a new season high mark in total tackles with ten.
Mt. Pleasant's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-5. As for James Lick, their defeat was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which dropped their record down to 0-5.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Mt. Pleasant will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on San Jose at 7:15 p.m. on October 18th. As for James Lick, they will face off against Evergreen Valley at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Evergreen Valley's defense has only allowed 13.4 points per game this season, so James Lick's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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