Francis Parker had to hit the road for their first game and it wasn't the result they were hoping for. They were dealt a 55-28 defeat at the hands of the Rio Hondo Prep Kares on Saturday. While losing is never fun, the Lancers can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 670th, while the Kares are ranked 233rd).
Despite the loss, Francis Parker still got an impressive performance from Avondre Kelley, who rushed for 145 yards and two touchdowns. Speaking of playmakers, who could forget Kobi Oldenburg, who went all the way with a kickoff return for a touchdown.
Noah Penunuri had an outrageously good game for Rio Hondo Prep as he rushed for 41 yards and three touchdowns, and also caught a touchdown. Caeden Holcomb was another key player, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Both teams will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Francis Parker will venture away from home to face off against The Meadows School at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Rio Hondo Prep, they are taking a road trip to challenge Polytechnic at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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