Firebaugh was handed a three-point loss in their last game, but they sure didn't let that happen against Del Oro on Friday. The Firebaugh Eagles simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Del Oro Suns 42-7 at home. The Eagles' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Isaac Ceja looked great while leading his team to the win, rushing for 103 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries, while also throwing for 39 yards and a touchdown. Those 103 rushing yards gave him a new career-high. Another player making a difference was Arren Alaniz, who picked up 31 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Firebaugh was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 280 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Firebaugh's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Ceja, Brayan Vilchis, and Jordyn Fuentes picked up one apiece. Fuentes has been hot recently, having also posted seven or more total tackles the last three times he's played.
Firebaugh's record now sits at 2-3. As for Del Oro, they now also have a losing record at 2-3.
Firebaugh will have some time to savor their win since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Coalinga at 7:30 p.m. on October 4th. Coalinga's defense has only allowed 3.5 points per game this season, so Firebaugh's offense will have their work cut out for them. After each having a week off, Del Oro and Golden Valley will dust off their jerseys to challenge one another at 7:30 p.m. on October 4th.
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