There's no place like home for Vanden, who bounced back after a loss on the road on Tuesday. They put the hurt on the Mira Loma Matadors with a sharp 27-6 victory on Wednesday. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 182nd, while the Matadors are ranked 408th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Vanden got their win on the backs of several key players, but it was Adayah Holly out in front who rushed for 81 yards and one TD on only seven carries, and also picked up 45 receiving yards. Holly didn't just play on offense: she also made two total tackles and defended two passes. Another pass catcher making a difference was Amya Evans, who picked up 56 receiving yards and one score.
Makenna Holloway
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Vanden didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Emaysia Jackson and Makenna Holloway. Holloway also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with eight. Jackson got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Vanden's record is now 4-2. As for Mira Loma, they are on a four-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Vanden has already played their next matchup, a 19-6 loss against Fairfield on the 5th. As for Mira Loma, they will welcome Oakmont at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday. The contest will give the Matadors their first taste of in-conference action this season.
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