If Modoc was feeling good fresh off their 26-0 takedown of Lakeview last Friday, their most recent game may have dampened their spirits a bit. The Braves fell just short of the Portola Tigers by a score of 27-25 on Friday. The Braves were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as the Tigers apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Despite the loss, Modoc still got an impressive performance from Tyler Guasp, who threw for 153 yards and three TDs, and also punched in one touchdown on the ground.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Enrique Vargas and Oscar Rocha. Vargas rushed for 166 yards and one score on only eight carries while Rocha rushed for 118 yards and one TD on only 14 carries. Those 166 rushing yards gave Vargas a new career-high.
Modoc dropped their record down to 1-3 with the defeat, which was their fourth straight on the road dating back to last season. Those road losses can't be blamed on the team's offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 26.0 points this season. As for Portola, their win (their first of the season) made their record 1-2.
Modoc and Portola will both get their first taste of in-conference action in their upcoming games. The Braves will challenge rival Fall River at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Portola is set to take on their familiar foe Los Molinos at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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