East Union and Patterson squared off in some playoff action on Friday, but East Union had to settle for second. They received a blow as they fell 38-22 to the Patterson Tigers. The Lancers haven't had much luck with the Tigers recently, as the team's come up short the last two times they've met.
Several Lancers players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Cesar Salinas, who rushed for 68 yards, and also caught a touchdown. That's the most rushing yards Salinas has posted since back in August. East Union also got help from Jackson Fay, who showed off his sure hands for 87 receiving yards.
Max Medina continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Patterson, throwing for 248 yards and four touchdowns while completing 73.9% of his passes. Medina has been hot , having posted three or more passing touchdowns the last six times he's played.
East Union's defeat dropped their record down to 6-6. As for Patterson, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
East Union does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Patterson, they will challenge Sacramento at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Sacramento will roll in looking for their fifth straight victory, something Patterson surely won't give up without a fight.
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