The Rowland Raiders took their game on Friday with ease, bagging a 42-6 victory over the Valencia Tigers. The score at the end of the third wound up being the final score as the Raiders just coasted through the last quarter.
CJ Carrillo had a dynamite game, rushing for 136 yards and a pair of touchdowns on only seven carries. Another player making a difference was Damien Arrieta, who rushed for 29 yards and one score.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Rowland was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 239 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Valencia only rushed for 120 rushing yards.
Rowland didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Lawrence Biehn and Cory Cofer. Cofer got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Rowland has started the season off flawlessly and has a 2-0 record to show for it. The wins came thanks in part to their offensive performance across that stretch, as they've averaged 41.5 points this season. As for Valencia, their defeat dropped their record down to 1-1.
Looking ahead, Rowland is taking a road trip to challenge Walnut at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Valencia, they will host El Dorado at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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