Lompoc suffered their closest loss since October 27, 2023 on Friday. They fell just short of the Arroyo Grande Eagles by a score of 17-14. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 496th, while the Eagles are ranked 132nd).
Arroyo Grande's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Caleb Clark, who picked up 57 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 43 yards. Those 43 rushing yards gave Clark a new career-high. Zack Tayman handled things on the ground, rushing for 98 yards.
Lompoc now has a losing record at 3-4. As for Arroyo Grande, the win (which was their fifth in a row) raised their record to 6-1.
Lompoc wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 24-14 victory against Mission College Prep on the 18th. Arroyo Grande has also already played their next game, a 21-7 win against St. Joseph on the 18th.
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