Football Game Preview: Colton Leaves Home

By Team Reports Aug 27, 2024, 8:28am

Football Preview: Colton Yellowjackets vs. Hueneme Vikings



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The Colton Yellowjackets are taking a road trip to challenge the Hueneme Vikings at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Keep an eye on the score for this one: the two teams posted some lofty point totals in their previous games.

Colton is headed out to face Hueneme after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Colton simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat Jurupa Valley 43-7 at home.

Koa Regalado went supernova for Colton, rushing for 144 yards and three touchdowns on only 14 carries, while also throwing for 211 yards and two touchdowns on only 18 passes. 90 of those passing yards were hauled in by Kalvin Leon, who also brought in a receiving touchdown.

Colton didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Kyle Mejia and Damian Sanchez. Mejia was no stranger to the big play, lighting up the secondary with a catch that went for 52 yards.

Meanwhile, Hueneme had to kick off their season on the road on Friday, but they showed no ill effects. They blew past California Military Institute, posting a 38-7 win on the road. The victory was some much needed relief for the Vikings as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak dating back to last season.

Hueneme found their leader in underclassman Ruebuen Mata, who threw for 332 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 13.3 yards per attempt.

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