A win for Eastside just wasn't in the cards on Thursday as the team wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were outmatched by the Antelope Valley Antelopes on the road and fell 61-7. The Lions have struggled against the Antelopes recently, as their game on Thursday was their ninth consecutive lost matchup.
Leading Antelope Valley to victory were Gavin Houston and Rayshawn Hawkins. Houston rushed for 129 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, while Hawkins threw for 141 yards and three touchdowns on only 11 passes. Hawkins has become a key player for Antelope Valley: the team is undefeated when he posts at least three passing touchdowns, but 0-3 otherwise.
Eastside's defeat dropped their record down to 1-5. As for Antelope Valley, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 3-3.
Eastside is taking a road trip to take on Highland at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Antelope Valley, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Palmdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Antelope Valley is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 33.2 points per game this season.
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