Rancho Verde couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They came up short against the Corona del Mar Sea Kings on Friday, falling 21-0. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 160th, while the Sea Kings are ranked 49th).
C.J. Thompson threw for 114 yards on 15 of 27 attempts.
Armarion Orange was his top target, picking up 62 receiving yards.
A big part of the victory came down to the chemistry between Max Nashed and his top target Dorsett Stecker. Nashed threw for 180 yards and three touchdowns while Stecker picked up 103 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Rancho Verde will venture away from home to face off against Great Oak at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Corona del Mar, they will challenge Cypress at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday.
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