Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask La Mirada). They blew past the Jordan Panthers 29-7 on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Matadores as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
It was another big night for Jordan Lauago, who rushed for 91 yards on only nine carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
La Mirada was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 203 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
La Mirada's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Ian Choiselat and Brennan Sullivan.
La Mirada's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-3. As for Jordan, their defeat dropped their record down to an identical 1-3.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Mirada will square off against La Habra at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. La Habra will roll in looking for their fourth straight win, something La Mirada surely won't give up without a fight. As for Jordan, they are on the road again on Friday to play Long Beach Poly at 7:00 p.m. Jordan is facing Long Beach Poly at the right time seeing as Long Beach Poly is stuck on a three-game losing streak.
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