The Aptos Mariners are on the road again on Friday to play the Everett Alvarez Eagles at 6:15 p.m. Aptos' defense has only allowed 9.3 points per game this season, so Everett Alvarez's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Aptos will roll into the contest after a wild two-game stretch: they only put up 12 points two weeks ago, then bounced right back against Santa Cruz last Wednesday. Aptos blew past Santa Cruz, posting a 31-0 victory on the road. The Mariners might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine games by 21 points or more this season.
The critical scores for Aptos came from Izzy Graff, Mia Sanchez, Jane Parry, Natasha Newcombe, and Ella Marta.
Aptos was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in September.
Aptos didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Leading the way was Marta and her an interception.
Meanwhile, Everett Alvarez was not able to break out of their rough patch on Monday as the team picked up their 14th straight loss dating back to last season. They took a blow against King City, falling 45-6. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 593rd, while the Mustangs are ranked 210th).
Aptos is on a roll lately: they've won eight of their last ten matchups, which provided a nice bump to their 12-6 record this season. As for Everett Alvarez, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-11.
Everything came up roses for Aptos against Everett Alvarez in their previous matchup back in September, as the team secured a 33-0 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Aptos since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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