Jesuit entered their game against Del Oro on Friday without any home losses, but there's a first time for everything. The Marauders fell 29-16 to the Golden Eagles. The Marauders were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Golden Eagles apparently hadn't forgotten their defeat the last time these teams played back in October of 2024.
When it comes to explaining why Jesuit lost, don't look at Teddy Rios. Despite the final result, he rushed for 124 yards and one touchdown.
A big part of Del Oro's victory came down to the chemistry between Nolen Sauve and his top target Brandon Alfonso. Sauve threw for 195 yards and a pair of TDs while completing 73.9% of his passes while Alfonso rushed for 106 yards and one score. Sauve's passing game has become a key predictor of Del Oro's success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 0-3 otherwise.
Jesuit suffered their first home loss, dropping their record down to 5-3. As for Del Oro, their record is now an identical 5-3.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming matchups. Jesuit will venture away from home to square off against Folsom at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Bulldogs will roll in looking for their sixth straight win, something the Marauders surely won't give up without a fight. As for Del Oro, they are taking a road trip to challenge Rocklin at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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