El Dorado had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell to the Ponderosa Bruins 20-14. The Cougars haven't had much luck with the Bruins recently, as the team's come up short the last four times they've met.
When it comes to explaining why El Dorado lost, don't look at Tyler Villa. Despite the final result, he rushed for 66 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries. Jesse Morales Beas also played a phenomenal game despite the final result: he picked up 83 receiving yards.
El Dorado'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 Jack Tilman and Hunter Rupley.
El Dorado will face off against Woodland Christian at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Ponderosa, they are packing up and heading out on the road for their first away game this season. they face off against Natomas at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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