Notre Dame (SO) unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They fell just short of the Downey Vikings by a score of 24-21 on Friday. If the Knights were looking for revenge after losing 42-21 to the Vikings when the teams met back in August of 2024, then they'll just have to keep looking.
When it comes to explaining why Notre Dame (SO) lost, don't look at Wyatt Brown. Despite the final result, he rushed for 75 yards and two scores.
Oscar Rios had an outrageously good game for Downey as he threw for 311 yards and one TD, and also rushed for 133 yards on only 14 carries. That's the most rushing yards Rios has posted since back in September of 2024. A healthy portion of Rios' aerial production (121 yards to be exact) went to Jesus Rios.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Notre Dame (SO) will head out to face off against Bishop Alemany at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Downey, they will venture away from home to challenge Orange Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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