Viewpoint hasn't had much luck against Rio Hondo Prep recently, but that could start to change on Friday. After each having a week off, both will shake off the cobwebs and face off against one another at 7:00 p.m. Viewpoint will be looking to extend their current three-game winning streak.
Viewpoint and Nordhoff met for a duel last Friday where Viewpoint came out on top. Viewpoint's defense stepped up to hand Nordhoff a 4-0 shutout.
Meanwhile, Rio Hondo Prep got the win against King's Academy last Friday by a conclusive 24-0. The result was nothing new for the Kares, who have now won six matches by 24 points or more so far this season.
It was another big night for Noah Penunuri, who rushed for 104 yards and a touchdown on only 13 carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Rio Hondo Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 250 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in 14 consecutive games dating back to last season.
Rio Hondo Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Penunuri, Tyler Dang, and Rainn Pollock picked up one apiece.
Viewpoint's record now sits at 5-2. As for Rio Hondo Prep, their record now sits at 6-1.
Viewpoint was taken down by Rio Hondo Prep 35-7 in their previous matchup back in October of 2023. Thankfully for Viewpoint, Alex Mustain (who threw for 160 yards and four touchdowns on only 14 passes, and also punched in a rushing score) won't be suiting up this time. Will that be enough to change the final result? Check MaxPreps.com after the match to find out.
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