Justin Garza couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Central Grizzlies on Friday, falling 40-0. While losing is never fun, the Guardians can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 188th, while the Grizzlies are ranked 35th).
Central found their leader in underclassman Jelani Dippel, who threw for 293 yards and two touchdowns while completing 76.9% of his passes, and also punched in a rushing score.
Justin Garza is headed away from home for the first time to face off against Bakersfield at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Central, they will host Bettye Davis East Anchorage at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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