Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Santiago). They claimed a resounding 56-15 win over the Corona Panthers. With that victory, the Sharks brought their scoring average up to 29 points per game.
Santiago got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Austin Ellis out in front who picked up 127 receiving yards and two touchdowns. With that strong performance, Ellis is now averaging an impressive 100.7 receiving yards per game. The team also got some help courtesy of Oscar Acosta, who threw for 135 yards and two touchdowns.
Santiago wouldn't let Corona keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force three fumbles. It was truly a group effort as Martin Salgado Jr., Ryder Legere, and Floyd Watson Iii picked up one apiece.
Despite the loss, Corona saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Elijah Marshall picked up 129 receiving yards and a touchdown. Those 129 receiving yards set a new season-high mark for Marshall.
The victory snapped Santiago's losing streak at three games and leaves them with a 2-7 record. As for Corona, they dropped their record down to 2-7 with the defeat, which was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season.
Santiago will face off against Murrieta Mesa at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Murrieta Mesa will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Santiago surely won't give up without a fight. As for Corona, they will challenge Temecula Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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