Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Volcano Vista). They claimed a resounding 48-7 win over the Piedra Vista Panthers on the road. Considering the Hawks have won four matches by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
Volcano Vista's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Ilijah Hansen led the charge by throwing for 258 yards and three touchdowns while completing 85.7% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Devin Dunkin was Hansen's top target, picking up 84 receiving yards and two touchdowns, while also punching in a touchdown on the ground.
Volcano Vista wouldn't let Piedra Vista keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Volcano Vista can thank Jonathon Tafoya Jr and Oen Nicholas for forcing both of them. Volcano Vista got some further help from Daniel Rios: he picked up a sack and made 11 total tackles.
Volcano Vista pushed their record up to 5-1 with the victory, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season. As for Piedra Vista, they are on a five-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-5.
Volcano Vista wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 41-7 win against Farmington on the 10th. As for Piedra Vista, they also didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next game, a 36-33 defeat against Rio Rancho on the 11th.
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