Foothill unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 27-14 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Millikan Rams on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
When it comes to explaining why Foothill lost, don't look at Anthony Taylor. Despite the final result, he rushed for 126 yards and one score, and also caught one touchdown.
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. In that department, Baylor Petashiski was the leader with two. Foothill got some further help from Phillips: he made 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 wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next match, a 34-28 victory against Mojave on the 22nd. As for Millikan, they have also already played their next contest, a 49-20 win against Newbury Park on the 22nd.
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