Atascadero won a close one the last time they played, but unfortunately they suffered a serious change of fortune on Friday. They came up short against the Morro Bay Pirates, falling 54-34. The Greyhounds were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Pirates apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in October of 2023.
Even though they lost, Atascadero was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 251 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 187 rushing yards in five consecutive contests.
It was another big night for Sands Dougherty, who rushed for 170 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 10.6 yards per carry, and also threw for 339 yards and three touchdowns on only 15 passes for Morro Bay. Dougherty's passing production has been exceptional as that marked his sixth straight game with at least 312 passing yards. John Myers was Dougherty's top target, picking up 225 receiving yards and three touchdowns.
Atascadero's defeat ended an eight-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 5-4. As for Morro Bay, their record is now 4-5.
Atascadero will head out to challenge San Luis Obispo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. San Luis Obispo will roll in looking for their seventh straight win, something Atascadero surely won't give up without a fight. As for Morro Bay, they will host Nipomo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Morro Bay is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.4 points per game this season.
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