Edison was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their fifth straight defeat dating back to last season. The match between them and the Downey Knights wasn't particularly close, with the Edison Vikings falling 35-20.
When it comes to explaining why Edison lost, don't look at Devin Rasmussen. Despite the final result, he threw for 307 yards and two touchdowns. Isaac Sagapolu also helped out as he racked up 100 receiving yards.
A big part of Downey's victory came down to the chemistry between Carson Lamb and his top target Joseph Ramirez. Lamb threw for 247 yards and four touchdowns while completing 71.4% of his passes while Ramirez picked up 180 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Ramirez torched the secondary when he pulled down a catch that went for 79 yards. Daley Holmes made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Edison's loss dropped their record down to 0-4. As for Downey, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 5-0.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Edison will take on Marin Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Downey, they will have some time to savor their victory since their next game is a little ways off: they'll take on Pitman at 7:00 p.m. on October 4th. Downey will be looking to keep their four-game home win streak dating back to last season alive.
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