Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Vista del Lago). They managed a 49-44 victory over the Rio Americano Raiders on Friday. The win was a breath of fresh air for the Eagles as it put an end to their three-game losing streak.
Grant Rogers continued his habit of posting crazy stat lines, throwing for 273 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 11.4 yards per attempt, and also rushing for 36 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards. Will Greene was Rogers' top target, picking up 176 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Rio Americano lost despite a true team effort on the offense, the best among them being Devin Pointes, who picked up 86 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Another player making a difference was Arnez Campbell, who threw for 170 yards and two touchdowns.
Vista del Lago's victory bumped their record up to 2-3. As for Rio Americano, their loss dropped their record down to 1-3.
Vista del Lago will venture away from home to take on Christian Brothers at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Christian Brothers' defense has only allowed 17.8 points per game this season, so Vista del Lago's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Rio Americano, they will host Woodcreek at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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