Despite a phenomenal run in the regular season, Leuzinger couldn't carry that success into this playoff game. They lost to the Los Alamitos Griffins on the road by a 36-22 margin on Friday. The Olympians' defeat signaled the end of their three-game winning streak.
When it comes to explaining why Leuzinger lost, don't look at Journee Tonga. Despite the final result, he rushed for 251 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.4 yards per carry.
Even though they lost, Leuzinger was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 271 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 186 rushing yards in seven consecutive contests.
Leuzinger's loss dropped their record down to 8-3. As for Los Alamitos, they now have a winning record of 6-5.
Leuzinger does not have any more games scheduled as of now. As for Los Alamitos, they will face off against Murrieta Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Murrieta Valley has been dominant on offense recently, as they've racked up an incredible 162 points over their last three matchups.
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