Football Preview: Rancho Bernardo Broncos vs. Del Norte Nighthawks
Rancho Bernardo has gone 9-1 against Del Norte recently and they'll look to pad the win column further on Friday. After each having a week off, both will dust off their jerseys to take on one another at 7:15 p.m. Rancho Bernardo's defense has only allowed 9.8 points per game this season, so Del Norte's offense will have their work cut out for them.
Rancho Bernardo's offense might be in the hot seat on Friday considering what happened against Torrey Pines last Friday. They fell just short of the Falcons by a score of 3-0. The Broncos have struggled against the Falcons recently, as their game last Friday was their sixth consecutive lost matchup.
Rancho Bernardo's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Gavin Valencia and Dane Rhodes. Valencia is also crushing it when it comes to total tackles: he's made at least eight every time he's taken the field this season.
Meanwhile, Del Norte's offense rose to the challenge against a Titans defense that boasted an average of only 17.6 points allowed last Friday. Del Norte blew past Poway 34-10.
Ryan Remigio Jr was nothing short of spectacular: he picked up 117 receiving yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Diesel Taylor, who threw for 292 yards and three touchdowns.
Another reason for the win was Del Norte's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for seven sacks. In that department, Tristan Teeter was the leader with three. Matt Riley was another major factor on D, picking up 1.5 sacks and making five total tackles (3.0 for loss).
The loss snapped Rancho Bernardo's winning streak at four games and leaves them with a 4-1 record. As for Del Norte, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Friday's match might be decided in the trenches. Rancho Bernardo has been excellent on the ground this season, having averaged 157.6 rushing yards per game. It's a different story for Del Norte, though, as they've been averaging only 62. How will they fare against such a dominant running game?
Rancho Bernardo came up short against Del Norte in their previous matchup back in September of 2023, falling 49-43. Will Rancho Bernardo have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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