Bishop Diego was the 27-20 winner over Simi Valley when they last played one another back in October of 2023, but their luck changed this time around. The Bishop Diego Cardinals fell 35-28 to the Simi Valley Pioneers on Friday. Despite 85 more yards than the Pioneers, the Cardinals couldn't convert that extra yardage to scores.
Oscar Anoai Mauia and Tua Puailoa Rojas certainly did their best on Friday to avoid the loss. Anoai Mauia rushed for 151 yards, while Rojas threw for 195 yards and two touchdowns.
Bishop Diego didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of John Michael Flint and Samuel Crawford.
Brice Hawkins was his usual excellent self, rushing for 172 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 8.2 yards per carry for Simi Valley. That's the most rushing yards Hawkins has posted since back in December of 2023.
This is the second loss in a row for Bishop Diego and nudges their season record down to 4-3-1. As for Simi Valley, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 8-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Bishop Diego will host St. Bonaventure at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. St. Bonaventure is coming into the game with four straight defeats on the road, meaning Bishop Diego will have to defend against a squad hungry for a victory. As for Simi Valley, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Pacifica at 7:00 p.m. One thing working in Simi Valley's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season.
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