The Ramona Bulldogs will face off against the Valley Center Jaguars at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Hopefully Ramona focused on turnovers this week as the team gave up four on Thursday.
Last Thursday, Ramona came up short against Del Norte and fell 32-21. While losing is never fun, the Bulldogs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 490th, while the Nighthawks are ranked 212th).
Meanwhile, Valley Center had to endure an eight-game losing streak, but that streak is no more. They narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past San Pasqual 20-18. The Jaguars' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Valley Center found their leader in sophomore Mykayla Degen, who rushed for 120 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries, and also picked up 69 receiving yards and a touchdown. Degen also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making four total tackles and defending a pass.
Valley Center's defense made their presence known, laying out the QB three times. Jocelyn Cortez was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two sacksherself.
Ramona's loss dropped their record down to 4-12. As for Valley Center, their victory ended a four-game drought on the road and puts them at 2-10.
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