Lompoc is 10-0 against Cabrillo since November of 2014, and they'll have a chance to extend that success on Friday. The Lompoc Braves are taking a road trip to square off against the Cabrillo Conquistadores at 7:00 p.m.
Last Friday, Lompoc was beaten by Righetti 41-7. The loss was the Braves' first of the season.
Meanwhile, there's no place like home for Cabrillo, who bounced back after a loss on the road back in August. They were the clear victor by a 50-28 margin over East Bakersfield last Friday.
Blake Gregory went supernova for Cabrillo, rushing for 89 yards and two touchdowns on only eight carries, while also throwing for 164 yards and four touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes. Gregory got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible 59 yards. Marcus Nash was in the mix as well, providing Cabrillo with two touchdowns.
Cabrillo's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Jude Anderson and Thomas Kiesling. Anderson also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, making two total tackles and defending a pass in addition to snagging an interception.
Having lost for the first time this season, Lompoc fell to 2-1. As for Cabrillo, their victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 1-1.
Everything came up roses for Lompoc against Cabrillo in their previous meeting back in September of 2023 as the squad secured a 54-14 win. One of the biggest obstacles the team faced in that game was Anderson, who picked up 141 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he's got a second chance to win this matchup, will Lompoc still be able to contain Anderson? There's only one way to find out.
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