Cardinal Newman won the last time they faced Rancho Cotate, and things went their way on Friday too. The Cardinal Newman Cardinals took their game at home with ease, bagging a 38-8 win over the Rancho Cotate Cougars. With the Cardinals ahead 28-0 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Jamari Gentry was his usual excellent self, rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards. With that strong performance, he is now averaging an impressive 100.6 rushing yards per game. Another player making a difference was Tino Retamoza, who threw for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Cardinal Newman's victory was their seventh straight at home dating back to last season, which pushed their record up to 7-0. As for Rancho Cotate, their loss ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Cardinal Newman will face off against San Marin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cardinal Newman's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so San Marin's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rancho Cotate, a feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars faces off against Marin Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Rancho Cotate surely won't give up without a fight.
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