Banning lost against Carson back in October of 2023, and unfortunately they wound up with the same result on Friday. The Banning Pilots came up short against the Carson Colts, falling 45-21. While losing is never fun, the Pilots can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 263rd, while the Colts are ranked 114th).
When it comes to explaining why Banning lost, don't look at Steven Perez. Despite the final result, he rushed for 154 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 9.1 yards per carry, and also picked up 31 receiving yards. Those 154 rushing yards gave Perez a new career-high. Nathan Raigoza got in on the action too, returning a kick for a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Banning was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 183 rushing yards in three consecutive matches.
Chris Fields Iii had a dynamite game for Carson, rushing for 40 yards and two touchdowns, while also throwing for 157 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes.
Banning has been struggling recently as they've lost six of their last seven matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 4-6 record this season. As for Carson, they have been performing well recently as they've won five of their last six games, which provided a nice bump to their 6-3 record this season.
Banning does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Carson, they are taking a road trip to face off against Narbonne at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Narbonne comes in on six and Carson on four.
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