Lemoore scored two touchdowns in the fourth quarter of Friday night’s game at San Joaquin Memorial, but it wasn’t enough as the Tigers dropped their first game of the year, a 53-46 loss to the Panthers. It was simply a case of too much offense for the visitors.
Lemoore hosts Buchanan Friday 7:30 p.m.
Lemoore fell to 1-1 on the season and will host powerful Buchanan High School on Friday in Tiger Stadium. The Bears are 2-0 coming off a 55-18 victory against Bullard. Buchanan opened the season by crushing Hanford 48-6.
Memorial quarterback Alex Trujillo had a field day against the Tigers, connecting with receiver Jalen McMillen for six touchdowns, including three long-ball scores from 46, 69 and 80 yards.
Trailing 20-7 in the second quarter, Lemoore closed the gap to 20-14 with a rushing touchdown, but the Panthers responded with a score of their own to grow their lead to 27-14.