Football Preview: Polytechnic Panthers vs. Rio Hondo Prep Kares
The Polytechnic Panthers will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Rio Hondo Prep Kares at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both come into the matchup bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Polytechnic is coming home in high spirits after they had to open their season on the road against Hoover. Polytechnic came out on top in a nail-biter against Hoover on Friday, sneaking past 18-15. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Panthers as it put an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Meanwhile, Rio Hondo Prep took care of business in their home opener on Saturday (and then some). They blew past Francis Parker, posting a 55-28 victory at home. Given the Kares' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 233rd, while the Lancers are ranked 670th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Noah Penunuri was nothing short of spectacular: he rushed for 41 yards and three touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Another back making a difference was Caeden Holcomb, who rushed for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Holcomb wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Rio Hondo Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 327 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Polytechnic might still be hurting after the 47-21 defeat they got from Rio Hondo Prep when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will Polytechnic 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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