Rancho Buena Vista unfortunately couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They had to suffer through a 37-6 loss at the hands of the Otay Ranch Mustangs. 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 score on only seven carries. Piercy's longest rush was for an impressive 60 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
Even if they lost, Rancho Buena Vista's defensive line still kept up the pressure with four sacks. The heavy lifting was done by Henry Allen and Gage Piercy, who racked up all four sacks between them.
Otay Ranch can attribute much of their success to Andrew 'AJ' Lopez, who threw for 108 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in one TD on the ground. Darius Hawkins helped Lopez out on the ground, rushing for 53 yards and one score.
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 look to take advantage of their home field for the first time this season as they take on Point Loma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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