Rancho Buena Vista unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They were dealt a 37-6 loss at the hands of the Otay Ranch Mustangs on Friday. Sadly, the defeat continues a streak the team started last season, making it seven in a row.
Despite the loss, Rancho Buena Vista saw an underclassman step up: sophomore Van Piercy rushed for 61 yards and one touchdown on only seven carries. Piercy got the majority of those rushing yards when he took off on a run that went for an incredible 60 yards.
Andrew 'AJ' Lopez looked great while leading his team to the win, throwing for 108 yards and three TDs, while also punching in one score on the ground. Darius Hawkins helped Lopez out on the ground, rushing for 53 yards and one touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Rancho Buena Vista will welcome Sweetwater at 6:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Otay Ranch, they will be defending their home field for the first time this season when they go up against Point Loma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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