Two dominant backs in Noah Penunuri and Sincere Tolbert are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Rio Hondo Prep Kares will challenge the Ramona Rams at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Each of these teams will be fighting to keep a win streak alive as Rio Hondo Prep comes in on three and Ramona on 16.
Two weeks ago, Rio Hondo Prep made easy work of Brentwood School and carried off a 42-22 victory. Considering the Kares have won eight matches by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
It was another big night for Penunuri, who rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns on only 15 carries. That's the most rushing yards he has posted since back in November of 2023.
Rio Hondo Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 446 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 250 rushing yards in three consecutive games.
Rio Hondo Prep wouldn't let Brentwood School keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Rio Hondo Prep can thank Caeden Holcomb and Nathaniel Shine for forcing both of them.
Meanwhile, Ramona didn't have too much trouble with Patriot on Thursday as they won 26-7.
Ramona had a senior duo take command as Tolbert rushed for 146 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 8.6 yards per carry and Kody Shinar rushed for 58 yards and two touchdowns.
Rio Hondo Prep pushed their record up to 8-1 with the win, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season. As for Ramona, their record now sits at 10-0.
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