The Pomona Red Devils are taking a road trip to take on the Ontario Jaguars at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pomona has given up an average of 36.3 points per game this season, but Friday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Pomona is headed into the contest out to prove that what happened against Wilson on Friday (when they were outscored in every quarter) was just a minor bump in the road. The Red Devils were outmatched by the Wildcats and fell 42-13. The Red Devils were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-7.
Meanwhile, Ontario strolled past Sierra Vista with points to spare on Friday, taking the game 49-31. The victory made it back-to-back wins for the Jaguars.
Pomona better keep an eye on Samuel Abajuo. He was instrumental in Ontario's win, rushing for 129 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries. Those three rushing touchdowns gave Abajuo a new career-high. Ontario also got a significant boost from Andrew Wilson, who ran away from the competition to the tune of 100 yards.
Ontario was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 349 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
One reason for the win was Ontario's imposing defensive line, which managed to get into the backfield for 5.5 sacks. The team can thank one different players for their defensive prowess: Abajuo, who each picked up 0.5 sacks apiece. Ontario received some extra help from Daray Redd, whose fumble return for a touchdown made for one of the most unforgettable moments.
Pomona's defeat dropped their record down to 0-6. As for Ontario, their record is now 4-2.
Pomona was dealt a bruising 34-7 loss at the hands of Ontario in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. A big factor in that loss was the dominant performance of Abajuo, who rushed for 166 yards and a pair of scores on only nine carries. Now that the Red Devils know the damage he can cause, will they be able to stop him this time? There's only one way to find out.
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