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| 08/29/25 - Away | 49-21 W |
| 08/30/24 - Home | 13-34 L |
| 10/27/23 - Away | 23-24 L |
| 10/28/22 - Home | 7-18 L |
| 10/01/21 - Away | 21-13 W |
After only seven points in their last matchup, Nipomo made sure to put some points up on the board against Righetti on Friday. The Titans blew past the Warriors 49-21. The win almost wasn't to be: the Titans were down 14-0 in the second quarter.
Nipomo's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Nick Evans, who rushed for 241 yards and one score while picking up 10.5 yards per carry. Those 241 rushing yards gave Evans a new career-high. Nipomo also got help from Jeremiah Wheeler, who showed off his sure hands for 85 receiving yards.
They were just one part of a punishing run game: Nipomo was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 264 rushing yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Righetti only rushed for 128 rushing yards.
Nipomo didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. Griffin Groshart picked up that interception and then proceeded to rub salt in the wound by taking it back the other way for a touchdown. He got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Several Warriors players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Nicholas Matautia, who threw for 291 yards and three touchdowns, and also rushed for 56 yards. Matautia is on a roll when it comes to passing touchdowns, as he's now passed for three or more in each of the last three games he's played dating back to last season. Another player making a difference was Justin Oliveras, who picked up 105 receiving yards and one TD.
The win got Nipomo back to even at 1-1. As for Righetti, their loss dropped their record down to an identical 1-1.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Nipomo will square off against Pioneer Valley at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Righetti, they will take on Lompoc at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
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