Simi Valley hadn't done well against Bishop Diego recently (they were 0-3 in their previous three matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Friday. The Simi Valley Pioneers walked away with a 35-28 victory over the Bishop Diego Cardinals. The Pioneers' win was nothing new given the team hasn't lost yet this season.
It was another big night for Brice Hawkins, who rushed for 172 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in December of 2023.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Simi Valley was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 210 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 160 rushing yards in eight consecutive contests.
When it comes to explaining why Bishop Diego lost, don't look at Oscar Anoai Mauia. Despite the final result, he rushed for 151 yards and two touchdowns. Tua Puailoa Rojas was another key player, throwing for 195 yards and two touchdowns.
Simi Valley's victory was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 8-0. As for Bishop Diego, this is the second loss in a row for them and nudges their season record down to 4-3-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Simi Valley will face off against Pacifica at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pacifica is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 29.6 points per game this season. As for Bishop Diego, they will host St. Bonaventure at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Bishop Diego also hasn't been messing around on offense: they've averged 30.9 points per game.
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