There's no place like home for Vanden, who bounced back after a loss on the road last Friday. Everything went their way against the Rodriguez Mustangs on Friday as they made off with a 28-7 win. The final result isn't all that surprising considering the Vikings' considerable advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 149th, while the Mustangs are ranked 433rd).
Xavier Zambrano threw for 73 yards and a pair of TDs. Kimani Dokes was his top target, picking up 40 receiving yards and one score. On the ground, Jamarkus Banks rushed for 80 yards on only ten carries.
Vikings
| 09/19/25 vs Rodriguez | 28-7 |
| 08/29/25 vs Amador Valley | 21-14 |
| 08/22/25 vs Cosumnes Oaks | 27-6 |
| 11/01/24 vs Pioneer | 41-0 |
| 10/18/24 vs River City | 40-21 |
Vanden pushed their record up to 4-1 with the victory, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. Those home wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 31.4 points this season. As for Rodriguez, they now have a losing record of 2-3.
Coincidentally, Vanden and Rodriguez will both be playing Vacaville the next time they take the field. The Mustangs will host the Bulldogs at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, while the Vikings will head out to face them at 7:30 p.m. on October 3.
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