Rio Hondo Prep had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They enjoyed a cozy 28-14 win over the Poway Titans on Saturday. The victory was familiar territory for the Kares who have now won eight contests in a row.
Noah Penunuri was his usual excellent self, rushing for 169 yards and two touchdowns. He didn't just play on offense: he also made five total tackles and defended a pass.
Rio Hondo Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 247 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in 21 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Although Poway took the loss, they still got scores from Colin McCann and Luke Jorgensen.
Rio Hondo Prep pushed their record up to 13-1 with the win, which was their third straight on the road. Those victories were due in large part to their defensive effort, having only surrendered 4.7 points per game. As for Poway, they moved to 6-8 with that defeat, which also ended their three-game winning streak.
Rio Hondo Prep will take on Vanden at 7:00 p.m. on Saturday. Rio Hondo Prep is strutting in with some offensive muscle as they've averaged 45.8 points per game this season. Poway does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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