Vanden put another one in the bag on Friday to keep their perfect season alive. They simply couldn't be stopped as they easily beat the Vista del Lago Eagles 45-14 at home. Given the Vikings' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 93rd, while the Eagles are ranked 208th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Vanden had a senior duo take command as Zack Tayeh gained 168 total yards and three touchdowns and Kalani Mcleod threw for 330 yards and three touchdowns while completing 81.5% of his passes. That's the most rushing yards Mcleod has posted since back in September of 2023. Logan Bailey was Mcleod's top target, picking up 84 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Vanden was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 206 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Vista del Lago only rushed for 70.
Vista del Lago's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Will Greene, who picked up 99 receiving yards and a touchdown. Greene showed off some serious burst, connecting on a big catch for 64 yards.
Vanden pushed their record up to 3-0 with that win, which was their fifth straight at home dating back to last season. As for Vista del Lago, their defeat ended a five-game streak of away wins dating back to last season and brought them to 1-2.
Vanden will challenge Freedom at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Vista del Lago, they will square off against Oakdale at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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