Vista del Lago hasn't had much luck against Orange Vista recently, but that could start to change on Thursday. The Ravens are taking a road trip to face off against the Coyotes at 7:30 p.m. Both come into the game bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Vista del Lago gave up the first points on Friday, but they didn't give up any more after. They strolled past Rancho Verde with points to spare, taking the game 35-20.
Vista del Lago's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Josiah Dupree-Boyd led the charge by throwing for 238 yards and three touchdowns on only 17 passes, while also rushing for 63 yards and one score. Noah Fuller was another key receiver, picking up 120 receiving yards and a pair of TDs.
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Another reason for the win was Vista del Lago's imposing defense, which managed to get into the backfield for four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Alijah Shivers and Jiraya Holt, who racked up all four sacks between them. Shivers also set a new season-high mark in total tackles with eight.
Meanwhile, Orange Vista entered their tilt with Liberty on Friday with three consecutive wins but they'll enter their next game with four. They came within a single point of losing the streak, but they secured a 22-21 W against the Bison. Given the Coyotes' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 130th, while the Bison are ranked 359th) , the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Orange Vista now has a winning record of 4-3. As for Vista del Lago, their record now sits at 5-2.
Vista del Lago might still be hurting after the 43-21 defeat they got from Orange Vista when the teams last played back in October of 2024. Can the Ravens avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Article generated by infoSentience based on data entered on MaxPreps
