Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Alhambra). They breezed by the Maryvale Panthers to the tune of 30-0 on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Lions as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak.
Alhambra's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Julien Alokpovi led the charge by rushing for 42 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 55 receiving yards. That's the most rushing yards Alokpovi has posted since back in August. Samuel Flores Jr. was another key back, gaining 77 total yards and a touchdown.
Alhambra didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Eduardo Gutierrez and Alokpovi.
Alhambra's first victory this season bumped their record up to 1-7. As for Maryvale, they dropped their record down to 1-7 with the defeat, which was their third straight at home.
Alhambra has already played their next game, an 18-13 win against Washington on the 1st. As for Maryvale, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next match, a 51-8 loss against Deer Valley on the 31st.
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