It may have taken double overtime to finish the job, but Damien ultimately got the result they hoped for on Friday. They won a matchup that couldn't have been any closer, slipping by the Upland Highlanders/Scots 34-33. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Spartans also won the last time the pair played back in September of 2023.
It was another big night for Isaiah Arriaza, who threw for 249 yards and two touchdowns, and also rushed for 43 yards.
Damien didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gavin Williams and Kingston Schirmer. Caden Arellano was another major factor on D, making nine total tackles (1.0 for loss).
Damien pushed their record up to 5-2 with the victory, which was their fourth straight on the road. As for Upland, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.
Damien wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next game, a 20-17 win against Chino Hills on the 18th. Upland has also already played their next contest, a 31-28 victory against Ayala on the 18th.
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