Santa Ana had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They took a 27-21 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Bellflower Buccaneers on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Bellflower got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Elacion Saxton out in front who threw for 229 yards and three TDs, and also rushed for 51 yards. The Buccaneers' leading receiver Austin Miller was Saxton's top target yet again, picking up 124 receiving yards and one touchdown, while also rushing for 37 yards.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Santa Ana will venture away from home to face off against Valencia at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Bellflower, they will get to enjoy the win for a while: their next game is against Oxnard at 7:00 p.m. on September 5.
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