University City gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They blew past the Rancho Christian Eagles 55-20. Given the Centurions' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 183rd, while the Eagles are ranked 428th) , the win wasn't entirely unexpected.
Deshaun Hille
| 08/22/25 vs Rancho Christian | 125 |
| 09/06/24 @ Bonita Vista | 86 |
| 09/20/24 @ Morse | 75 |
| 11/01/24 @ La Jolla | 49 |
| 11/15/24 vs Christian | 35 |
University City was led to victory by Quentyn DeMara and Deshaun Hille. DeMara threw for 274 yards and two TDs while completing 71.4% of his passes, while Hille gained 139 total yards and four touchdowns. The dominant performance also gave Hille a new career-high in rushing yards (125). Another player making a difference was DJ Ferguson, who picked up 116 receiving yards and a pair of scores.
University City didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Decklan Houston and Owen Huntsman.
Looking ahead, University City will welcome West Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rancho Christian, they will head out to take on Norte Vista at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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