With a playoff game on the line, Orange Lutheran rose to the challenge on Saturday. They walked away with a 19-6 win over the Canyon Comanches. The Lancers have seen this before: they got the W the last time they saw the Comanches, too.
Orange Lutheran got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Makena Cook out in front who threw for 277 yards and three touchdowns while completing 81.3% of her passes, and also rushed for 36 yards. That's the most rushing yards Cook has posted since back in September. Josie Anderson was another key pass catcher, picking up 50 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Orange Lutheran didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Anna Paquette, Claire Brakefield, and Capri Cuneo picked up one apiece.
Orange Lutheran pushed their record up to 22-2 with the win, which was their 14th straight at home dating back to last season. They've dominated over that stretch too, winning by an average of 27.4 points. As for Canyon, they moved to 18-3 with that defeat, which also ended their 14-game winning streak.
Orange Lutheran will square off against Newport Harbor at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday. Newport Harbor will roll in looking for their 25th straight victory, something Orange Lutheran surely won't give up without a fight. Canyon does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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