Two dominant signal callers in Grant Rogers and Ricky Cole are getting ready to go toe-to-toe. The Vista del Lago Eagles will square off against the Inderkum Tigers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Vista del Lago is no doubt hoping to put an end to a three-game streak of away losses.
Last Friday, Vista del Lago came up short against Christian Brothers and fell 36-28. While losing is never fun, the Eagles can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 317th, while the Falcons are ranked 156th).
Matthew Werpy put forth a good effort for the losing side as he picked up 83 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Inderkum and Christian Brothers were almost perfectly matched up last Friday, but Inderkum suffered a 37-36 loss. The Tigers gained 69 more yards on the day, but it was the Falcons that made the best use of them.
Inderkum might have lost, but man, Cole was a machine: he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 185 yards and two touchdowns. That's the most rushing yards Cole has posted since back in September of 2023.
Even though they lost, Inderkum was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 212 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Inderkum's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged two passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Leandrew Jenkins and Isaiah Rubiaco.
Vista del Lago's record now sits at 2-4. As for Inderkum, their record now sits at 3-2.
Vista del Lago beat Inderkum 40-31 in their previous matchup back in March of 2021. One of the biggest obstacles trying to stand in the way of that victory was Inderkum's Carlos Wilson, who picked up 141 receiving yards and a touchdown. Now that he won't be playing on Friday, will it be easier for Vista del Lago to walk away with another win? There's only one way to find out.
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