After flying high against Sheldon last Friday, Elk Grove came back down to earth. The contest between the Elk Grove Thundering Herd and the Pleasant Grove Eagles wasn't particularly close, with the Elk Grove Thundering Herd falling 31-14. Despite 65 more yards than the Eagles, the Thundering Herd couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Although Elk Grove took the loss, they still got scores from Austin Maze and Alphonso Moore Jr..
Even though they lost, Elk Grove was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 260 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 222 rushing yards in 11 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Cole Davis looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 219 yards and three touchdowns. The team also got some help courtesy of Jacob Beals, who picked up 98 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Elk Grove's defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 6-3. As for Pleasant Grove, the victory (which was their third in a row) raised their record to 6-3.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Elk Grove will face off against Monterey Trail at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. Monterey Trail is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 31.6 points per game this season. As for Pleasant Grove, they will challenge Laguna Creek at 7:15 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Laguna Creek's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points in their last four matchups.
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