Corning lost to Las Plumas back in October of 2023, but they didn't allow them the same satisfaction on Friday. The Corning Cardinals breezed by the Las Plumas Thunderbirds to the tune of 42-14. Considering the Cardinals have won four contests by more than 27 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Blake Ward was a one-man wrecking crew for Corning as he rushed for 86 yards and two touchdowns on only nine carries. Ward has become a key player for Corning: the team is undefeated when he posts at least two rushing touchdowns, but 1-4 otherwise. The team also got some help courtesy of Kaleb Flournoy, who rushed for 64 yards and a touchdown on only nine carries.
Corning was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 281 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 281 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Corning didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Manuel Rodriguez and Kanon Gregorio.
The win got Corning back to even at 4-4. As for Las Plumas, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 4-4.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Corning will venture away from home to face off against Orland at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Corning is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 34 points per game this season. As for Las Plumas, they will head out to take on Gridley at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Gridley will be hoping to continue their three-game streak of scoring more points each game than the last.
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