Rancho Verde might be getting used to good results now that the squad has 11 wins in a row. It was just another Friday night under the lights for Rancho Verde, who beat Tesoro 40-28 on Friday. This was a playoff match, so the win was all the more important for Rancho Verde (and all the more bitter for Tesoro).
Senior Xavier Ugorji was the offensive standout of the match for Rancho Verde, as he picked up 275 yards on the ground on 25 carries. One of the most memorable plays of the contest was Ugorji's 80-yard touchdown rush in the third quarter. Rancho Verde received some extra help from senior Nathaniel Sapp, whose 30 yards punt return for touchdown in the second quarter made for one of the game most unforgettable moments.
Rancho Verde improved upon their their flawless record, as they now sit at 11-0. This is the second loss in a row for Tesoro and nudges their record down to 6-5.
Rancho Verde will face off against Alemany in a playoff game at 7:30 PM next week. We'll see who bends and who breaks when these two typically dominant teams face off. As for Tesoro, they do not have any more games currently scheduled.
Playoff bracket for these teams
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