Football Preview: Alta Loma Braves vs. Redlands East Valley Wildcats
Alta Loma is on a five-game streak of home losses also dating back to last season, Redlands East Valley a four-game streak of away losses also dating back to last season, but someone's luck is about to change on Friday. The Alta Loma Braves will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on the Redlands East Valley Wildcats at 7:00 p.m. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W'.
Alta Loma is headed into their home opener looking to turn things around after opening their season on the road. They fell 15-8 to Peninsula on Friday. While losing is never fun, the Braves can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 611th, while the Panthers are ranked 278th).
Meanwhile, Redlands East Valley ended up a good deal behind Vista del Lago on Friday and lost 55-38.
Despite the loss, Redlands East Valley got top-tier performance from Nathen Lopez, who rushed for 210 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 10.5 yards per carry, and also picked up 62 receiving yards and a touchdown. Another player making a difference was Isaac Vitela, who threw for 240 yards and two touchdowns.
Alta Loma might still be hurting after the 35-12 defeat they got from Redlands East Valley when the teams last played back in August of 2023. Will Alta Loma have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check back here after the action for a full breakdown and analysis of the contest.
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