La Mirada had to start their season on the road on Friday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They came up short against the Cypress Centurions, falling 49-27. While losing is never fun, the Matadores can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 349th, while the Centurions are ranked 162nd).
Despite the loss, La Mirada still got an impressive performance from Jordan Lauago, who picked up 134 receiving yards, and also rushed for 41 yards and a touchdown. Santino Garcia also helped out by tossing the rock for 254 yards.
Cypress' victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Matthew Baldonado, who rushed for 48 yards and a touchdown, and also picked up 45 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Keiran Edmundson, who threw for 254 yards and three touchdowns.
La Mirada will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Western at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Cypress, they will challenge Corona del Mar at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Cypress will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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