Football Recap: Nickolas Hernandez and Nico Munoz-Roberts Lead the Defense for Bishop Amat Win + How To Watch

It can be hard to translate regular season success to the playoffs, but Bishop Amat had no problem doing just that on Friday. They strolled past the Murrieta Mesa Rams with points to spare, taking the game 28-9. The win made it back-to-back victories for the Lancers.

It was another big night for Ryan Salcedo, who rushed for 126 yards and a pair of scores. He was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 61 yards.

Bishop Amat's run defense was locked in: Murrieta Mesa could only muster 3.1 yards per carry. While four picked up at least four total tackles, KJ Paea stood above the rest. He picked up a sack and made four total tackles. Bishop Amat's ground attack was stronger, having averaged 5.3.

Bishop Amat didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Nickolas Hernandez and Nico Munoz-Roberts.

Bishop Amat's win bumped their record up to 7-4. As for Murrieta Mesa, their defeat ended a four-game streak of away wins and brought them to 7-4.

Bishop Amat didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next contest, a 28-7 loss against Pacifica on the 14th. Murrieta Mesa does not have any more games scheduled as of now.