Foothill had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They fell just short of the Morro Bay Pirates by a score of 23-20. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it four in a row.
Sands Dougherty had a dynamite game For Morro Bay., rushing for 213 yards and one score while picking up 7.9 yards per carry, and also throwing for 146 yards and one touchdown while completing 76.5% of his passes. Those 213 rushing yards gave Dougherty a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Luca Macari, who rushed for 100 yards and one TD.
The win got Morro Bay back to even at 1-1.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Foothill will take on California City at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Morro Bay, they will face off against Lindsay at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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