Crean Lutheran has relied on a stalwart defense averaging 14.05 points allowed per game, but that average took a hit on Saturday. They took a blow against the Long Beach Poly Jackrabbits, falling 48-18. For those keeping track at home, that's the biggest defeat the Saints have suffered since September 4th.
When it comes to explaining why Crean Lutheran lost, don't look at Grace Nichol. Despite the final result, she picked up 70 receiving yards and two touchdowns. What's more, Nichol also racked up eight rushing yards, the mostshe's had since back in August.
Long Beach Poly found their leader in underclassman Kenzie Paimany, who threw for 239 yards and five touchdowns. Paimany has become a key player for Long Beach Poly: the team is 8-1 when she posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 3-6 otherwise. Brooklyn Richardson was Paimany's top target, picking up 45 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Crean Lutheran has been struggling recently as they've lost three of their last four contests, which put a noticeable dent in their 11-8 record this season. As for Long Beach Poly, the win was the third in a row for them, bringing their record for this year to 11-7.
Crean Lutheran didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 20-7 victory vs. El Dorado on the 28th. Long Beach Poly has also already played their next matchup, a 33-18 loss against Downey on the 28th.
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