Rio Hondo's rock-solid defense showed up for the team's third consecutive shutout on Friday. They blew past the Santa Gertrudis Academy Lions, posting a 52-0 victory. Considering the Bobcats have won six matches by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Leading Rio Hondo to victory were Ruben Atkinson and Mario Lopez. Atkinson threw for 104 yards and four touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, while Lopez gained 45 total yards.
Rio Hondo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Rene Farias and Epy Rincones.
Rio Hondo pushed their record up to 7-2 with the win, which was their sixth straight at home. As for Santa Gertrudis Academy, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 3-6.
Rio Hondo will venture away from home to challenge Progreso at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Rio Hondo is facing Progreso at the right time seeing as Progreso is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for Santa Gertrudis Academy, they will welcome Raymondville at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Santa Gertrudis Academy will also cruise into their next contest with the timing on their side: Raymondville will have lost three straight heading into Friday's matchup.
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