It's never fun to lose, and it's even less fun to lose 42-7, which was the final score in the La Mirada Matadores's tilt against the Western Pioneers on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Matadores can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 349th, while the Pioneers are ranked 115th).
Santino Garcia threw for 152 yards on ten of 29 attempts, and also rushed for 30 yards.
Jordan Lauago was his top target, picking up 85 receiving yards. On the ground,
Madden Carino rushed for 57 yards.
JJ Amezcua had an outrageously good game for Western as he picked up 191 receiving yards and a touchdown. Amezcua was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 55 yards. Another player making a difference was Makhai Hayes, who gained 31 total yards and two touchdowns.
La Mirada's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2. As for Western, the victory also got them back to even at 1-1.
La Mirada will challenge Tesoro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Western, their road trip will continue as they head out to face El Toro at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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