Burbank won the last time they faced Pasadena, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Burbank Bulldogs walked away with a 33-21 win over the Pasadena Bulldogs. Given Burbank's advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 377th, while Pasadena is ranked 832nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Burbank found their leader in underclassman Deshawn Laporte, who rushed for 90 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries, and also threw for 202 yards and two touchdowns. Those 90 rushing yards set a new season-high mark for Laporte.
Burbank wouldn't let Pasadena keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Burbank can thank Chase Miles and Miguel Ruacho for forcing both of them. Ruacho 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. Aidan Dagher was another major factor on D, making 14 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
The victory made it two in a row for Burbank and bumps their season record up to 4-2. As for Pasadena, their defeat dropped their record down to 2-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Burbank will challenge Hoover at 5:00 p.m. on Friday. Burbank is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29 points per game this season. As for Pasadena, they will venture away from home to face off against Crescenta Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Crescenta Valley also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averged 29.2 points per game.
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