After having lost a blowout in their previous game against West Covina, El Rancho was happy to have turned things around on Thursday. They were the clear victor by a 30-7 margin over the Montebello Oilers. The Dons pushed the score to 30-0 by the end of the third, a deficit the Oilers cut but never quite recovered from.
El Rancho had a senior duo take command as Ryan Dominguez rushed for 58 yards and a touchdown on only eight carries and Anthony Orihuela rushed for 93 yards and two touchdowns on only 11 carries.
El Rancho was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in August of 2023.
El Rancho's victory ended a five-game drought at home dating back to last season and bumped them up to 2-2. As for Montebello, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 2-2.
El Rancho will square off against Fontana at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. As for Montebello, they will be playing in front of their home fans against Santa Fe at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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