The Vista del Lago Ravens will head out to take on the La Quinta Blackhawks at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vista del Lago is currently enjoying a perfect season and no doubt wants to keep things rolling.
Two weeks ago, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, Vista del Lago beat Moreno Valley 28-23.
Dez Woods had an outrageously good game as he rushed for 169 yards and two touchdowns on only 14 carries, and also threw for 70 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.
Vista del Lago was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Moreno Valley only rushed for 133.
On the defensive side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Vista del Lago's defense and their six sacks. Moreno Valley's QB won't forget Jordan More anytime soon given he sacked him twice. Devan Walker was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 15 total tackles.
Meanwhile, La Quinta got themselves on the board against Southwest EC on Thursday, but Southwest EC never followed suit. They blew past the Eagles 57-0 on the road. That looming 57-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Blackhawks yet this season.
Payton Reynolds continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, picking up 159 receiving yards and three touchdowns. He showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 60 yards. James Madden Ruberg also helped with two touchdowns in total.
Vista del Lago's record now sits at 4-0. As for La Quinta, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 4-0.
Friday's match might be decided in the on the ground. Vista del Lago has been unstoppable on the ground this season, having averaged 214 rushing yards per game. However, it's not like La Quinta struggles in that department as they've been averaging 207. It's looking like Friday's contest might have some serious battles in the trenches.
Everything came up roses for Vista del Lago against La Quinta when the teams last played back in September of 2023, as the team secured a 35-0 victory. The rematch might be a little tougher for Vista del Lago since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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