Serra hasn't had much luck against Sierra Canyon recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Serra Cavaliers will be playing in front of their home fans against the Sierra Canyon Trailblazers at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Sierra Canyon is hoping to do what Bishop Amat couldn't on Friday: put an end to Serra's winning streak, which now stands at five games. Serra claimed a resounding 52-21 victory over Bishop Amat. The Cavaliers' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jimmy Butler continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 176 yards and three touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played. Another player making a difference was Cj Mcbean, who rushed for 78 yards and a touchdown.
Serra was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 235 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2023.
Serra didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Mcbean and Anthony Pignatello. Pignatello also set a new season high mark in total tackles with ten.
Meanwhile, Sierra Canyon got themselves on the board against Loyola on Friday, but Loyola never followed suit. They took their contest with ease, bagging a 45-0 win over the Cubs. That looming 45-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Trailblazers yet this season.
Sierra Canyon found their leader in sophomore Jaxsen Stokes, who rushed for 96 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, and also picked up 47 receiving yards. Stokes' longest rush was for an impressive 50 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Wyatt Becker was another key player, rushing for 84 yards and a touchdown.
Serra pushed their record up to 7-2 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. As for Sierra Canyon, the win was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 6-3.
Serra came up short against Sierra Canyon in their previous meeting back in October of 2023, falling 35-28. Will Serra have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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