Football Preview: Hueneme Vikings vs. Colton Yellowjackets
The Hueneme Vikings will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against the Colton Yellowjackets at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Both are sauntering into the matchup backed by comfortable wins in their prior games.
Hueneme is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against California Military Institute. Hueneme took their match on the road on Friday with ease, bagging a 38-7 victory over California Military Institute. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Vikings as it put an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Hueneme found their leader in underclassman Ruebuen Mata, who threw for 332 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per attempt.
Hueneme didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Jovanny Uribe, Lance Olivares, and Ezra Juarez picked up one apiece. Juarez was no stranger to the big play, connecting with a big catch that went for 54 yards.
Meanwhile, Colton gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past Jurupa Valley 43-7 at home.
Koa Regalado was a one-man wrecking crew for Colton as he rushed for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 211 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes. Kalvin Leon was Regalado's top target, picking up 90 receiving yards and a touchdown.
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