Football Recap: Bishop Union Skates Past California City with Ease

By Team Reports Oct 13, 2024, 9:39pm

Football Recap: Bishop Union Broncos vs. California City Ravens

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Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bishop Union). They claimed a resounding 43-10 win over the California City Ravens on the road. The Broncos might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won five games by 20 points or more this season.

Bishop Union got their victory on the backs of several key players, but it was Ethan Navarrete out in front who rushed for 84 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries. Elliott Douda was another key back, rushing for 112 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries.

He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bishop Union was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 263 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in October of 2023.

Bishop Union didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Milton Michel, Douda, and Elijah Reynolds picked up one apiece.

Despite the loss, California City still got an impressive performance from Germaine Moore, who picked up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown. Moore also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing a fumble and making five total tackles.

Bishop Union has been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season. As for California City, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-5.

Bishop Union will face off against Desert at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Union is looking to tack on another W to their five-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for California City, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Kern Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.

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