Centennial hasn't had much luck against Garces Memorial recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Golden Hawks will face off against the Rams at 7:30 p.m. Centennial 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.
Last Friday, Centennial had to suffer through a 35-7 loss at the hands of St. Joseph. While losing is never fun, the Golden Hawks can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 265th, while the Knights are ranked 77th).
Meanwhile, Garces Memorial came tearing into Friday's matchup with three straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 19.7 points), and they left with even more momentum. They really took it to the Warriors for the full four quarters, racking up a 38-6 win. That looming 38-6 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Rams yet this season.
Garces Memorial's win came from a few key players Centennial will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Mark Gomez, who threw for 229 yards and four TDs on only 18 passes. Daniel Newsome helped Gomez out on the ground, rushing for 74 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries.
Garces Memorial didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Isaiah Flores and Landon Davis. Cooper Boyd was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making seven total tackles (3.0 for loss).
Centennial's defeat dropped their record down to 1-4. As for Garces Memorial, their victory bumped their record up to 4-1.
Everything came up roses for Centennial against Garces Memorial in their previous matchup back in October of 2024, as the team secured a 56-15 win. In that contest, the Golden Hawks amassed a halftime lead of 42-7, an impressive feat they'll look to repeat on Friday.
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