The Foothill Knights are taking a road trip to face off against the Orange Panthers at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Having both just faced considerable losses, both teams are looking to turn things around.
Last Friday, Foothill took a blow against Tustin, falling 42-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest loss the Knights have suffered against the Tillers since September 1, 2017.
Although Foothill took the loss, they still got scores from Nikko Reynoso and Luke Smith. The team also got some help courtesy of Gino Marchetti, who threw for 158 yards and two touchdowns.
Meanwhile, Orange had to suffer through a 51-14 loss at the hands of Villa Park. The Panthers were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 38-7.
Even though the team lost, they still had their share of impressive performances. One of the best came from Gianni Porfilio, who picked up 160 receiving yards and two touchdowns. He was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 64 yards. Star Thomas was another key passer, throwing for 244 yards and two touchdowns.
Foothill's defeat dropped their record down to 1-1. As for Orange, their loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Foothill was able to grind out a solid victory over Orange when the teams last played back in September of 2023, winning 35-22. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Orange's Ardwon Morris, who rushed for 175 yards and two touchdowns. Now that he won't be playing on Thursday, will it be easier for Foothill to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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