El Rancho couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They took a 35-28 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Don Lugo Conquistadores on Saturday. The loss leaves the Dons without a win on the season.
Several Dons players turned in solid performances despite ultimately coming up short. Perhaps the best among those players was Ryan Dominguez, who threw for 167 yards and a touchdown, and also rushed for 36 yards and a touchdown. Anthony Orihuela was another key back, rushing for 94 yards and a touchdown.
El Rancho didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Ray Madrid Iii and Ramon Ruiz. El Rancho got some further help from Javier Hernandez: he picked up two sacks and made 13 total tackles.
Kalib Pacheco was the offensive standout of the contest as he threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns, and also punched in a touchdown on the ground. Blake Laporte was Pacheco's top target, picking up 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
El Rancho is taking a road trip to square off against Bell Gardens at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Don Lugo, they will take on Los Osos at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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