Justin-Siena was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat. They were beaten by the Casa Grande Gauchos 49-7. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 626th, while the Gauchos are ranked 168th).
Drew Sangiacomo threw for 124 yards and a touchdown.
Tommy Malloy was his top target, making four total tackles and defending two passes.
Casa Grande was led to victory by Danny Mercado and Ronan Curley. Mercado threw for 198 yards and two touchdowns on only nine passes, while Curley gained 111 total yards and two touchdowns. Camden Bushey got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Justin-Siena's loss dropped their record down to 2-5. As for Casa Grande, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 5-2.
Justin-Siena will head out to face off against Redwood at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. As for Casa Grande, they will look to defend their home field on Thursday against Tamalpais at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Casa Grande's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last six matches.
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