Salesian College Preparatory has won five straight games at home (dating back to last season), while El Cerrito has won five straight on the road, but those streaks won't matter much on Saturday. The Salesian College Preparatory Pride will host the El Cerrito Gauchos at 1:00 p.m. Both squads will be entering this one on the heels of a big victory.
Salesian College Preparatory is headed in fresh off scoring the most points they have all season. They claimed a resounding 63-28 victory over Vallejo at home. Given the Pride's advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 217th, while the Redhawks are ranked 568th), the result on Saturday wasn't entirely unexpected.
A big part of Salesian College Preparatory's win came down to the chemistry between Marcus Burke and his top target Joseph Tarin. Burke threw for 289 yards and five touchdowns while picking up 11.6 yards per attempt while Tarin gained 110 total yards and five touchdowns. Burke continues to roll, besting his previous point total in each of the last three games he's played. Isaiah Latigue helped Burke out on the ground, rushing for 53 yards and a touchdown, while also picking up 31 receiving yards.
Salesian College Preparatory didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Tarin, Brycen Landry, and Justin Vilaavicencio picked up one apiece.
Meanwhile, El Cerrito never let their opponents score on Saturday. They took their game on the road with ease, bagging a 55-0 victory over Saint Mary's. That looming 55-0 mark stands out as the most commanding margin for the Gauchos yet this season.
Salesian College Preparatory's win bumped their record up to 6-0. As for El Cerrito, their victory bumped their record up to 5-1.
Salesian College Preparatory took a serious blow against El Cerrito in their previous meeting back in November of 2023, falling 34-0. Will Salesian College Preparatory have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the match for a full breakdown of the game, commentary, and other football content.
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