The Thacher Toads will head out on the road to challenge the Orcutt Academy Spartans at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Each of these teams will be battling to keep a three-game winning streak alive.
Last Saturday, Thacher didn't have too much trouble with Laguna Blanca at home as they won 20-6.
Meanwhile, Orcutt Academy posted their biggest win since September 30, 2023 on Friday. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 48-8 victory over Villanova Prep. Given the Spartans' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 26th, while the Wildcats are ranked 91st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Orcutt Academy's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Moses Aguirre, who threw for 178 yards and four touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Aguirre is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another receiver making a difference was Isaac Noble, who picked up 133 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Thacher's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Orcutt Academy, their victory bumped their record up to an identical 3-1.
Everything came up roses for Thacher against Orcutt Academy when the teams last played back in September of 2019, as the team secured a 42-14 win. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Orcutt Academy's Alex Sutton, who rushed for 97 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also picked up 31 receiving yards. Now that he won't be playing on Saturday, will it be easier for Thacher to walk away with another win? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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