Tyree Simmons ran for five touchdowns to lift
Gardena (Calif.) to a 55-14 beat over Hawthorne (Calif.). The scores gave the senior 10 touchdowns for the year.
The Panthers were up 34-6 at the half after taking the lead on a Simmons touchdown run in the first quarter.
Gardena expanded its lead to 34 points entering the fourth quarter. GHS scored two times in the third, including once on a touchdown run by Simmons.
The Cougars' Paul Fuller was the standout player for his team. The senior quarterback threw one touchdown and ran for one touchdown. His performance brought his touchdown total to four on the year.
The Panthers' standout player in the win was Simmons. The senior wide receiver caught one touchdown. He has now scored 10 touchdowns on the season.
The defeat comes as a step back for Hawthorne, which notched a 31-14 victory over Animo South Los Angeles in its previous outing. With the win Gardena extended its winning streak to three games.
Hawthorne (1-3) goes up against Leuzinger in a non-conference game matchup next week, while Gardena (3-0) locks horns with University also in a non-conference game.
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