Royal was not able to break out of their rough patch on Friday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They lost 26-3 to the Hueneme Vikings. The contest marked the Highlanders' lowest-scoring matchup so far this season.
Preston Murray threw for 53 yards on seven of 17 attempts. On the ground,
Jonathan Arreola rushed for 49 yards.
Hueneme found their leader in underclassman Ruben Mata, who threw for 246 yards and four touchdowns. Daniel Moreno was Mata's top target, picking up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Royal now has a losing record at 2-3. As for Hueneme, they now have a winning record of 3-2.
Royal will challenge Oxnard at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Oxnard is coming into the match with three straight losses at home, meaning Royal will have to defend against a team hungry for a victory. As for Hueneme, they will take on Dos Pueblos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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