Santa Cruz Valley is 4-0 against Heritage Academy since October of 2018, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Santa Cruz Valley Dust Devils will be playing at home against the Heritage Academy Heroes at 7:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Heritage Academy is hoping to do what NFL Yet Academy couldn't on Friday: put an end to Santa Cruz Valley's winning streak, which now stands at six games. Santa Cruz Valley blew past NFL Yet Academy 70-7 at home. The Dust Devils' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Santa Cruz Valley had a senior duo take command as Nathan Harris threw for 119 yards and three touchdowns and Aidan Ysaguirre rushed for 83 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. What's more, Harris also racked up 23 rushing yards, the mosthe's had since back in October of 2023. Jonathan Ramos was another key player, rushing for 60 yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Heritage Academy, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. They blew past Trivium Prep, posting a 60-6 victory at home. The high-scoring effort was just what the Heroes needed considering they were shutout in their previous contest.
Heritage Academy's win on Friday was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Kaleb (Bubba) Burras, who threw for 190 yards and six touchdowns while completing 77.8% of his passes, and also rushed for 79 yards and two touchdowns. Another receiver making a difference was Paul Soltero, who picked up 75 receiving yards and four touchdowns.
Heritage Academy wouldn't let Trivium Prep keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force six fumbles. Heritage Academy can thank Lamario Claiborne and Ryan Lee for forcing all of them.
Santa Cruz Valley's win was their eighth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 6-0. As for Heritage Academy, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Friday's game might be decided in the on the ground. Santa Cruz Valley has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 232.8 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Heritage Academy struggles in that department as they've been averaging 153.2. It's looking like Friday's match might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Santa Cruz Valley strolled past Heritage Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2023 by a score of 32-14. Does Santa Cruz Valley have another victory up their sleeve, or will Heritage Academy turn the tables on them? We'll have the answer soon enough.
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