Savanna couldn't quite beat Santiago on Saturday, but the two-point margin was a huge improvement compared to the 25-point defeat they were dealt last Thursday. The Savanna Rebels fell just short of the Santiago Cavaliers by a score of 38-36. The Rebels gained 165 more yards on the day, but it was the Cavaliers that made the best use of them.
Despite the loss, Savanna still got an impressive performance from Diego Perez, who rushed for 146 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, and also threw for 294 yards and two touchdowns. Fabrissio Ramirez was Perez's top target, picking up 178 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Even if they lost, Savanna's defensive line still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Luis Pardo was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up twohimself.
Even though they lost, Savanna was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 343 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since was before the start of last season.
Larry Bravo went supernova for Santiago, picking up 145 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Savanna now has a losing record at 1-2. As for Santiago, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Savanna will head out on the road to challenge Costa Mesa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Santiago, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Estancia at 7:00 p.m. on September 20th.
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