Monday just wasn't the day for Irvine's offense. They lost 26-0 to the University Trojans on Monday. While losing is never fun, the Vaqueros can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 369th, while the Trojans are ranked 150th).
A big part of University's victory came down to the chemistry between Carson Cruz and her top target Arden Marchiorlatti. Cruz threw for 303 yards and four touchdowns while Marchiorlatti picked up 139 receiving yards and a touchdown. Marchiorlatti didn't just play on offense: he also made seven total tackles and defended a pass.
Irvine has been struggling recently as they've lost seven of their last nine matches, which put a noticeable dent in their 6-10 record this season. As for University, their win was their fourth straight on the road, which pushed their record up to 10-6.
Irvine will stay at home for another week and welcome Woodbridge at 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday. Woodbridge will roll in looking for their 16th straight victory, something Irvine surely won't give up without a fight. As for University, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Laguna Beach at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday. University is facing Laguna Beach at the right time seeing as Laguna Beach is stuck on a four-game losing streak.
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