The Lompoc Braves will head out to square off against the Mission College Prep Royals at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Lompoc has given up an average of 27 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Lompoc's last matchup with Arroyo Grande could've gone either way, but unfortunately the same can't be said for the pair's contest on Friday. The Braves were beaten by the Eagles 56-10. The Braves were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 42-10.
Meanwhile, the third road matchup was the charm for Mission College Prep, as they earned their first away victory of the season. Everything went their way against Caruthers on Friday as they made off with a 28-8 win. The game marked the Royals' most dominant victory of the season.
Lompoc's defeat dropped their record down to 5-2. As for Mission College Prep, their win ended a five-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 3-4.
Friday's contest might be decided on the ground. Lompoc has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 201.1 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Mission College Prep struggles in that department as they've been averaging 201.7 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's matchup turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Lompoc beat Mission College Prep 24-14 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for the Braves since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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