For the first time this season, Arrowhead Christian will have a chance to prove themselves in a conference matchup. They will venture away from home to take on the Whittier Christian Heralds at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Given that the two teams suffered a loss in their last games, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this matchup.
Arrowhead Christian blew Bellflower out of the water the last time the pair played, but on Friday Bellflower got their revenge. The Eagles fell just short of the Buccaneers by a score of 16-14. For those keeping track at home, that's the closest loss the Eagles have suffered since September 6, 2024.
Meanwhile, Whittier Christian was within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Friday as they fell 33-27 to Big Bear. Despite 61 more yards than the Bears, the Heralds couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Arrowhead Christian will need to focus on slowing down Josepablo Gutierrez, one of several Whittier Christian players who made an impact when they last played. He picked up 156 receiving yards and three scores. The bulk of those receiving yards came from one huge play: a catch that gained an incredible 79 yards. Tuff Kovacs was another key player, gaining 184 total yards.
Arrowhead Christian's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Whittier Christian, their loss dropped their record down to 1-5.
Arrowhead Christian skirted past Whittier Christian 21-18 in their previous meeting back in October of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Eagles since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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