You can't lose the contest if you win every quarter, and that was precisely Pebble Hills's strategy against Americas on Friday. Given that consistent dominance, it should come as no surprise that the Pebble Hills Spartans blew the Americas Trail Blazers out of the water with a 63-14 final score. The game was pretty much decided by the half, when the score had already reached 42-14.
Leading Pebble Hills to victory were Zereian Quarles and Joe Fernandez. Quarles gained 157 total yards and two touchdowns, while Fernandez rushed for 42 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Pebble Hills was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 268 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September of 2023.
Pebble Hills wouldn't let Americas keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force five fumbles. It was a group effort, with five picking up one apiece. Dorian Jaramillo is also on a roll when it comes to total tackles, as he's now made six or more in the last 14 games he's played dating back to last season.
Pebble Hills' first win this season bumped their record up to 1-2. As for Americas, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pebble Hills will stay at home for another week and welcome Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cleveland has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 144 points over their last three matchups. As for Americas, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Franklin at 7:00 p.m.
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