Rio Hondo Prep had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. Everything went their way against the West Warriors on Friday as the Rio Hondo Prep Kares made off with a 42-21 win. Considering the Kares have won 11 games by more than 19 points this season, Friday's blowout was nothing new.
This one was won in the trenches and the lion's share of the credit has to go to Noah Penunuri and Caeden Holcomb. Penunuri rushed for 187 yards and two touchdowns while Holcomb rushed for 97 yards and a touchdown on only 12 carries. Penunuri has been hot , having posted two or more rushing touchdowns the last five times he's played.
Rio Hondo Prep was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 454 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 166 rushing yards in 19 consecutive contests dating back to last season.
Rio Hondo Prep didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Elijah Gavia and Elias Har.
Rio Hondo Prep's victory bumped their record up to 11-1. As for West, with the defeat, they broke their nine-game winning streak and moved their record to 10-3.
Rio Hondo Prep's road trip will continue as they head out to face Warren at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Warren will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something Rio Hondo Prep surely won't give up without a fight. West does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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