Corning couldn't quite beat University Prep on Friday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 47-point defeat they were dealt last Friday. The Corning Cardinals fell just short of the University Prep Panthers by a score of 28-26. The Cardinals have struggled against the Panthers recently, as their game on Friday was their fourth consecutive lost matchup.
When it comes to explaining why Corning lost, don't look at Kaleb Flournoy. Despite the final result, he rushed for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries. Flournoy got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 74 yards.
University Prep was led to victory by Tyson Wurzer and Kaos Martin. Wurzer gained 191 total yards and three touchdowns, while Martin rushed for 119 yards on only 13 carries. The dominant performance gave him a new career- in rushing yards.
Corning's loss dropped their record down to 0-2. As for University Prep, their record now sits at 2-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Corning will welcome Central Valley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for University Prep, their homestand will continue as they prepare to take on Red Bluff at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. The two teams might be coming in a bit winded given how much these teams ran up and down the field in their prior games.
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