El Modena had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They walked away with a 41-34 victory over the Thousand Oaks Lancers on Friday. The score was all tied up 21-21 at the break, but the Vanguards were the better team in the second half.
Xzavior Guess had a dynamite game for El Modena, rushing for 91 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 320 yards and two touchdowns. 163 of those passing yards were hauled in by Connor Smith.
El Modena will be defending their home-field for the first time for the first time when they go up against Colony at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. El Modena will be looking to keep their three-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Thousand Oaks, they will head out to challenge Ventura at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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