After having lost a blowout in their previous game against Downey, La Mirada was happy to have turned things around on Friday. They came out on top against the Dominguez Dons by a score of 38-27. The Matadores' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Jordan Lauago continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, rushing for 200 yards and three touchdowns. Those 200 rushing yards gave him a new career-high.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: La Mirada was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 285 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Several Dons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Mikaele Fitu-Ahkui, who threw for 110 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 54 yards and a touchdown. Skyedann Bobo-Gunther was Fitu-Ahkui's top target, picking up 47 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
La Mirada's victory bumped their record up to 2-5. As for Dominguez, their defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 2-5.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. La Mirada will head out to square off against Mayfair at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Dominguez, they will head out on the road to take on Downey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Downey will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each contest than the last.
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