Royal unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 49-3 loss at the hands of the Fillmore Flashes. Sadly, the loss continues a streak the team started last season, making it nine in a row.
Griffin Perry threw for 34 yards. Richard Perry was his top target, picking up 27 receiving yards.
Jasiah Patterson went supernova For Fillmore., rushing for 90 yards and three scores on only eight carries. Those 90 rushing yards gave Patterson a new career-high. The team also got some help courtesy of Thomas Alamillo, who gained 30 total yards and two touchdowns.
Looking ahead, Royal will venture away from home to take on Dos Pueblos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Fillmore, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Chaffey at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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