Artesia gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Cabrillo Jaguars, posting a 56-26 victory. That result was just more of the same for these two, as the Pioneers also won the last time the pair played back in August of 2024.
Artesia's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Joey Peck, who rushed for 78 yards and one TD, and also threw for 26 yards and one touchdown. Fermin Duran was another key back, rushing for 72 yards and a pair of scores on only five carries.
On the other side of the ball, a lot of the credit has to go to Artesia's defense and their 4.5 sacks. That dominant display was truly a team effort as four different players picked up one apiece.
Artesia didn't take long to hit the field again: they've already played their next match, a 49-7 defeat against Maranatha on the 28th. As for Cabrillo, they have also already played their next contest, a 34-8 victory against Jordan on the 28th.
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