Castro Valley put another one in the bag on Thursday to keep their perfect season alive. They took down the Berkeley Yellowjackets 22-6. Given the Trojans' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 131st, while the Yellowjackets are ranked 352nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Castro Valley found their leader in underclassman Mya Williams, who threw for 168 yards and three touchdowns while completing 73.3% of her passes. That high mark didn't come from nowhere: Williams now passed for three or more in the last three games she's played.
Castro Valley's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Ellie Bennett and Taryn Pak.
Castro Valley's victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 4-0. As for Berkeley, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-8.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Castro Valley will venture away from home to face off against Mt. Eden at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday. Castro Valley's defense has only allowed 11 points per game this season, so Mt. Eden's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Berkeley, they will square off against Encinal at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday.
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