Lassen waltzed into their match on Friday with two straight wins... but they left with three. They came out on top against the University Prep Panthers by a score of 27-20. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Grizzlies also won the last time the pair played back in November of 2023.
Dathen Moore was his usual excellent self, rushing for 171 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.1 yards per carry. His rushing production has been exceptional recently as that marked his seventh straight game with at least 106 rushing yards dating back to last season. Another back making a difference was Dowan Stephens, who rushed for 72 yards and two touchdowns.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Lassen was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 252 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 157 rushing yards in 17 consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Lassen wouldn't let University Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Tysen Conoboy, Reegan Dunten, and Joey Harrison picked up one apiece.
Lassen now has a winning record of 4-3. As for University Prep, the defeat snapped their winning streak at three games and leaves them with a 5-2 record.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Lassen will square off against West Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Lassen is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 36.3 points per game this season. As for University Prep, they will face off against Anderson at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Anderson's defense has only allowed 14.9 points per game this season, so University Prep's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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