On Thursday, Liberty faced Desert Pines in a battle between two of the state's top teams. The Liberty Patriots blew past the Desert Pines Jaguars 38-14. The high-scoring effort was just what the Patriots needed considering they were shutout in their previous match.
Ezra Sanelivi was a one-man wrecking crew for Liberty as he rushed for 147 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 7.4 yards per carry. Sanelivi is becoming a predictor of Liberty's success: when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 0-4 when he doesn't). Elijah Espinoza was another key player, throwing for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
Desert Pines' loss shouldn't obscure the performances of Isaiah Te'O, who rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns, and Ejuan Carter, who picked up 115 receiving yards. Carter also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making five total tackles and defending a pass.
Liberty's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Desert Pines, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 2-6.
Liberty wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next matchup, a 40-7 win against Foothill on the 18th. Desert Pines has also already played their next contest, a 35-7 defeat against Coronado on the 18th.
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