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... The Pirates' defense held Hayward to just 127 yards rushing, and most of that came on a 52-yard run. ... The offense struggled, rushing for just 53 yards. RB Glen Pettis had 20 carries for 64 yards but three other carries rushed for negative yardage.

A CLOSER LOOK: Arroyo is off to an 0-2 start for the second season in a row. Last year the Dons rebounded in Week 3 with a 42-8 win over Moreau but will have a tougher opponent in Newark this year. ... The Dons let halftime leads of 14-0 and 14-6 slip away in the first two games. ... The running game has been anemic, as Arroyo has totaled just 206 yards - 144 in the opening week. ... QB Johnny Petros has completed just 37 percent of his passes and has four interceptions in two games. ... The Cougars gave up 27 second-half points to Milpitas last week in a 3-0 loss. ... Newark had 138 yards rushing, but top tailbacks Tino Sao and Myles Gates were injured late in the game. Gates was taken off on the stretcher with a leg injury, and Sao, who hurt his knee, will give it a try today.

A CLOSER LOOK: Mt. Eden is coming off a 28-14 win over Arroyo, while the Mariners lost to Bishop O'Dowd 35-13. ... Mt. Eden has proved its ground game can carry the load, as RB Lee Garrett rushed for 273 yards and three TDs last week. ... The Monarchs still haven't found a passing game, as three QBs have combined to complete just 4 of 12 passes for 98 yards in two games. ... The Mariners came within 21-13 in the fourth quarter before the Dragons pulled away for the lopsided win. ... QB Devin Saxon was 13 of 28 for 101 yards and a TD as the Mariners gained 192 yards on offense. ... The Mariners allowed 154 yards on the ground to Bishop O'Dowd.

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