Foothills Christian extended their losing streak (dating back to last season) to eight on Friday, dropping them down to 0-6. They took a blow against the Viewpoint Patriots, falling 55-12. The Knights were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-6.
As for Viewpoint, they pushed their record up to 5-0 with the victory, which was their third straight at home. The result was nothing new for the Patriots, who have now won four games by 27 points or more so far this season.
Viewpoint got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Darnell Berry out in front who rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only seven carries. Magnus Merriman was another key passer, throwing for 224 yards and three TDs while completing 81% of his passes.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming contests. Foothills Christian will head out to challenge Calipatria at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Knights will be up against the Hornets' rather soft defense (which has allowed 39.75 points per matchup), so fans could be in store for a big offensive performance. As for Viewpoint, they will head out on the road to square off against Kennedy at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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