Irving was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their 16th straight defeat dating back to last season. They were beaten by the Pearce Mustangs 63-27. One positive for the Tigers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
Pearce got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Blake Bates out in front who rushed for 70 yards and two touchdowns, and also picked up 80 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another rusher making a difference was Andrew Casagrande, who rushed for 116 yards and two touchdowns.
Irving's loss dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Pearce, their victory was their sixth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 4-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Irving will challenge Nimitz at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Pearce, they will face off against Richardson at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pearce knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past three contests -- so hopefully Richardson likes a good challenge.
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