Cabrillo hasn't had much luck against Nipomo recently, but that could start to change on Friday. The Conquistadores will host the Titans at 4:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Nipomo will take on a team with plenty of momentum: Cabrillo extended their winning streak to four on Friday. The Conquistadores breezed past Central to the tune of 56-0. That 56 point margin sets a new team best for the Conquistadores this season.
Cabrillo's win was the result of several impressive offensive performances. One of the most notable came from Gabriel Barraza, who threw for 213 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes, and also rushed for 32 yards. Jacob Baraceros was another key rusher, gaining 118 total yards and two touchdowns.
Cabrillo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Baraceros and Aiden Cabrera.
Meanwhile, Nipomo got themselves on the board against Santa Maria on Friday, but Santa Maria never followed suit. They really took it to the Saints for the full four quarters, racking up a 52-0 victory. Given the Titans' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 397th, while the Saints are ranked 915th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Nipomo's win came from a few key players Cabrillo will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Adam Ortega, who rushed for 117 yards and three scores on only 13 carries. The team also got some help courtesy of Nick Evans, who rushed for 173 yards and one TD on only 13 carries.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Nipomo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 311 rushing yards. They are a perfect 4-0 when they've run for more than 200 yards.
Cabrillo's win bumped their record up to 6-1. As for Nipomo, they now have a winning record of 4-3.
Friday's game might be decided on the ground. Cabrillo has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 276.6 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like Nipomo struggles in that department as they've been averaging 204.6 rushing yards. There's a good chance Friday's contest turns into a tough fight on the ground.
Cabrillo came up short against Nipomo when the teams last played back in October of 2024, falling 21-13. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Evans, who rushed for 159 yards and one touchdown while picking up 7.6 yards per carry. Now that the Conquistadores know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
