conference games were once again ….

conference games were once again absent.

Castillo led Abbotsford on the ground, collecting 75 yards on 13 attempts and scoring the Falcons’ sole touchdown. Christian Fuentes added 50 yards on 18 carries and Jacob Hirsch and Emilio Escalera had an identical stat line, both recording six touches for 17 yards.

The Falcons were a combined one for eight on passing attempts. Castillo had one completion to Evan Reis for 15 yards, but failed to find his intended target on his other six throws. Irvin Aguilera also attempted a pass, but it fell incomplete.

Failing to get off the field on third and fourth down, especially in long distance situations, haunted the Falcons’ defensive efforts, much like their game against Marathon. When asked what adjustments his team would need to make on the defensive side of the ball, head coach Knapmiller cited confidence and making sure players are in the right place at the right time.

“We finally got two interceptions the last two games but also gave up big time plays on third and fourth down,” Knapmiller said. “Some of it might be ability, but a lot of it is focus and preparation.”

Fuentes led the team in tackles with seven, followed by five from Noah Schraufnagel and four by Daniel Davila. Reis picked off Edgar quarterback Teegan Streit for his first interception of the season.

Abbotsford will play its homecoming game this Friday, September 30 against Auburndale. The Eagles are technically 7-0 including the forfeit they picked up from Wild Rose and are tied for first place in the Marawood conference. They are coming off a 5022 victory over Marathon last week. The game is to start at 7:00 p.m.