Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Downey). They blew past the Pitman Pride 56-3 at home on Friday. The win was just business as usual for the Knights, who after six games remain undefeated this season.
It was another big night for Carson Lamb, who threw for 226 yards and four touchdowns. He is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last five games he's played dating back to last season. Elijah Tamayo helped Lamb out on the ground, picking up 39 receiving yards and a touchdown, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Downey didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Daley Holmes and Ethan Woodmansee. Another thorn in Pitman's side was Noah Sacuskie, who picked up 1.5 sacks and made nine total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Downey pushed their record up to 6-0 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Pitman, they are on a six-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 0-6.
Downey will square off against Modesto at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Downey knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with 31 points or more in their past six games -- so hopefully Modesto likes a good challenge. As for Pitman, they will take on Turlock at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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