Foothill unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell 27-14 to the Millikan Rams on Friday. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Despite the loss, Foothill still got an impressive performance from Anthony Taylor, who rushed for 126 yards and one score, and also caught one TD.
Don't try to pin the team's loss on the defense: they kept the trenches locked down and allowed a mere 3.3 yards per carry. The team can thank Taevin Phillips for the heroic effort on defense: he. Foothill didn't have any issues in that department, having averaged 5.8.
Foothill's defense didn't let the opposing QB, get away unscathed either: they got into the backfield for three sacks. Baylor Petashiski was particularly dangerous to the passing game, picking up two himself. Phillips was another major factor on D, making 16 total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The critical scores for Millikan came from Peyton McCutcheon, Jay Williams, Diamond Graham Jr, and Jude Nelson.
Foothill didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 34-28 victory against Mojave on the 22nd. As for Millikan, they have also already played their next matchup, a 49-20 win against Newbury Park on the 22nd.
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