Football Recap: Pioneer Keeps Del Mar's Under Pressure

Colton Bermillo

Rushing Yards

10/24/25 vs Del Mar	113
09/05/25 vs Leland	110
08/29/25 vs Aragon	102
10/17/25 @ Piedmont Hills	53
09/26/25 vs Live Oak	46
+ 3 more games

If Del Mar wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Pioneer, they should've done a better job of containing Colton Bermillo. The Mustangs enjoyed a cozy 29-14 victory over the Dons on Friday for which the team can thank Bermillo, who rushed for 113 yards and one TD on only 11 carries. He is becoming a predictor of Pioneer's success: when he posts at least 80 rushing yards the team is 2-1 (and 2-3 when he doesn't).

Pioneer's defense made their presence known, laying out Diego Lopez three times. The team can thank three different players for their defensive prowess: Edward Olvera, Bryce Coats, and Matthew Wheeler, who each picked up one sack apiece.

Although Del Mar took the loss, they still got scores from Kyle Mcclements and Lopez.

Pioneer has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four games. That's provided a nice bump to their 4-4 record this season. As for Del Mar, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-6.

We've got plenty of inter-league action coming up soon. Pioneer will challenge rival Overfelt at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday. Meanwhile, Del Mar is set to square off against their familiar foe Piedmont Hills at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday.