West Ranch couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a blow against the Pacifica Tritons on Friday, falling 42-6. The Wildcats were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-6.
When it comes to explaining why West Ranch lost, don't look at Luke Deperno. Despite the final result, he rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown while picking up 8.0 yards per carry. Deperno was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 62 yards.
Even if they lost, West Ranch's defensive line still kept up the pressure with eight sacks. Max Piccolino was especially locked on to Pacifica's QB and sacked him 4.5 times. Piccolino's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up 4.5 sacks and making five total tackles.
Pacifica had a senior duo take command as Dominic Duran threw for 501 yards and six touchdowns while picking up 12.2 yards per attempt and Savion Taylor picked up 326 receiving yards and three touchdowns. Anthony Jacobs Jr was another key player, picking up 93 receiving yards and a touchdown.
West Ranch will venture away from home to challenge Cleveland at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Pacifica, they will challenge Oxnard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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