There's no place like home for Cleveland, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the El Camino Real Royals 21-20. That's more bragging rights for the Cavaliers, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Leading Cleveland to victory were Brandon Maldonado and Domenik Fuentes. Maldonado rushed for 106 yards and a touchdown, while Fuentes rushed for 43 yards and a touchdown. Those 106 rushing yards gave Maldonado a new career-high.
Cleveland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Cobe Green and Ruben Lopez.
Despite the loss, El Camino Real had strong showings from Jayden Williams, who picked up 86 receiving yards and two touchdowns, and Adryon Walker, who rushed for 67 yards and a touchdown. Williams' longest reception was for an incredible 72 yards.
Cleveland's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 5-4. As for El Camino Real, their defeat dropped their record down to 3-6.
Cleveland will square off against Taft at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cleveland is facing Taft at the right time seeing as Taft is stuck on a four-game losing streak. As for El Camino Real, they will challenge Chatsworth at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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