Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Bishop Diego). They took down the Northgate Broncos 35-16 on Saturday. Given the Cardinals' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 137th, while the Broncos are ranked 380th), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
It was another big night for Oscar Anoai Mauia, who rushed for 152 yards and two touchdowns on only ten carries. He really tore up the turf during one magnificent 75-yard run. The team also got some help courtesy of Gabe Villa, who rushed for 94 yards and a touchdown on only five carries.
He was just one part of a punishing run game: Bishop Diego was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 278 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 153 rushing yards in eight consecutive matches dating back to last season.
Bishop Diego's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged three passes before it was all said and done. The picks came courtesy of Villa and Isaiah Kitt.
Bishop Diego's win bumped their record up to 3-1. As for Northgate, they now have a losing record at 1-2.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Bishop Diego will venture away from home to take on Etiwanda at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Etiwanda's defense has only allowed 16.5 points per game this season, so Bishop Diego's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for Northgate, they are on the road again on Friday to play Clayton Valley Charter at 7:00 p.m.
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