Shasta extended their losing streak to three on Friday, dropping them down to 2-4. They were dealt a 45-9 loss at the hands of the Foothill Cougars. The home team had taken home the W every time these teams have met since November 12, 2021, but that streak is no more.
As for Foothill, the win got them back to even at 3-3. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Foothill got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was John Puffer out in front who threw for 161 yards and two touchdowns while completing 88.9% of his passes, and also rushed for 30 yards and one score. Puffer's passing game has become a key predictor of the Cougars' success: the team is undefeated when his passer rating is 100 or higher, but only 0-3 otherwise. Turner Knowles was Puffer's top target, picking up eight receiving yards.
We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Shasta will take on rival Enterprise at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Meanwhile, Foothill is set to square off against their familiar foe Red Bluff at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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