Rio Mesa kicked off their season on the road on Friday and hit a couple of potholes. They and the Moorpark Musketeers were almost perfectly matched up, but the Rio Mesa Spartans suffered a 42-41 defeat. Despite 165 more yards than the Musketeers, the Spartans couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Despite the loss, Rio Mesa still got an impressive performance from Jj Bittner, who rushed for 115 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries, and also threw for 309 yards and three touchdowns while completing 80% of his passes. Noah Ramos was Bittner's top target, picking up 179 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Even though they lost, Rio Mesa was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 536 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Moorpark only gained 371.
Eli Hensley had a dynamite game for Moorpark, rushing for 50 yards and three touchdowns, while also throwing for 218 yards and a touchdown.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rio Mesa will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on Camarillo at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Moorpark, they will take on Centennial at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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