On Thursday, the University City Centurions were able to grind out a solid victory over the Clairemont Chieftains, taking the game 14-7. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Centurions.
Courtlyn Mitchell was a one-man wrecking crew for University City as she picked up 100 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Mitchell is becoming a predictor of University City's success: when she posts at least two receiving touchdowns the team is 2-1 (and 1-3 when she doesn't).
University City's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Chloe Holguin, Avi Schorr, Mitchell, and Mitchell picked up one apiece. Schorr is also crushing it when it comes to interceptions: she's snagged at least one every time she's taken the field this season.
When it comes to explaining why Clairemont lost, don't look at Camryn Walton. Despite the final result, she picked up 85 receiving yards and a touchdown.
University City's win bumped their record up to 3-4. As for Clairemont, the defeat snapped their winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record.
University City will face off against Academy of Our Lady of Peace at 5:00 p.m. on Monday. The two teams have allowed few points on average, (Academy of Our Lady of Peace: 10, University City: 16.3) so any points scored will be well earned. As for Clairemont, they will head out on the road to square off against Canyon Hills at 4:00 p.m. on Monday. Clairemont's defense has only allowed four points per game this season, so Canyon Hills' offense will have their work cut out for them.
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