It was fun while it lasted, but Downey's undefeated season came to an end after seven games on Friday. They took a hard 33-14 fall against the Turlock Bulldogs. The contest marked the Knights' lowest-scoring game so far this season.
Defeat or not, Downey got some senior leadership from Joseph Ramirez and Carson Lamb. Ramirez picked up 138 receiving yards and a touchdown, while Lamb threw for 191 yards and two touchdowns. Ramirez didn't just play on offense: he also made three total tackles and defended a pass.
Downey wouldn't let Turlock keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force four fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Elias Haynes, Daley Holmes, Ryne Moore, and Noah Sacuskie picked up one apiece. Haynes is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least five every time he's taken the field this season.
Scout Silva continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines for Turlock, rushing for 106 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 carries, while also throwing for 132 yards and two touchdowns. Those 106 rushing yards gave Silva a new career-high.
Having lost for the first time this season, Downey fell to 7-1. As for Turlock, the victory was the fourth in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 5-3.
Downey has already played their next match, a 66-7 win against Enochs on the 24th. As for Turlock, they also wasted no time getting back out on the field and have already played their next matchup, a 42-0 victory against Modesto on the 25th.
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