The Arroyo Grande Eagles will face off against the Lompoc Braves at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The two teams are strolling into their games after big wins in their previous games.
The home team had come away the winner the last five times Arroyo Grande and Paso Robles had met, but sadly for the fans who attended this one that wasn't the case. The Eagles blew past the Bearcats 56-14 on Friday. That looming 56-14 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Eagles yet this season.
Arroyo Grande's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Caleb Clark, who rushed for 148 yards and three scores on only eight carries. Clark's longest rush was for an impressive 67 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total. Another back making a difference was Miles Thompson, who rushed for 157 yards and three TDs on only 11 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Arroyo Grande was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 466 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Meanwhile, Lompoc humbled Kern Valley with a 42-10 victory. The Braves' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Lompoc's victory bumped their record up to 5-1. As for Arroyo Grande, their win bumped their record up to 3-4.
Friday's matchup might be decided on the ground. Arroyo Grande has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 279.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Lompoc struggles in that department as they've been averaging an even more impressive 219.3 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Arroyo Grande skirted past Lompoc 17-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was the Braves' Jacob Manzo, who rushed for 128 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for the Eagles to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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