Football Recap: Nipomo Starts Season with Defeat on the Road

By Team Reports Sep 5, 2024, 11:25am

Football Recap: Nipomo Titans vs. Lompoc Braves

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Nipomo kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They came up short against the Lompoc Braves, falling 30-7. The loss continues a trend for the Titans in their matchups with the Braves: they've now lost seven in a row.

Even if they lost, Nipomo's defense still kept up the pressure with three sacks. Leading the way was Joe Beach and his two. His also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up two sacks and making four total tackles.

Jacob Manzo was a one-man wrecking crew for Lompoc as he rushed for 113 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 49 yards and a touchdown. Marcus Bailon was another key player, rushing for 75 yards and a touchdown on only ten carries.

Nipomo will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Righetti at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Lompoc, they will head out to challenge Santa Ynez at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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