The Rio Hondo Prep Kares are headed away from home for the first time to square off against the Polytechnic Panthers at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. Both come into the contest bolstered by wins in their previous matches.
Rio Hondo Prep is headed out to face Polytechnic after opening their season at home and giving their fans just what they were looking for. Rio Hondo Prep blew past Francis Parker, posting a 55-28 win at home. Given the Kares' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 233rd, while the Lancers are ranked 670th), the result on Saturday wasn't entirely unexpected.
Noah Penunuri went supernova for Rio Hondo Prep, rushing for 41 yards and three touchdowns, while also catching a touchdown. Caeden Holcomb was another key back, rushing for 76 yards and a touchdown.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Rio Hondo Prep was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 459 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Francis Parker only gained 250.
Meanwhile, Polytechnic had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They skirted past Hoover 18-15. The victory was some much needed relief for the Panthers as it spelled an end to their five-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Everything went Rio Hondo Prep's way against Polytechnic in their previous meeting back in August of 2023 as Rio Hondo Prep made off with a 47-21 win. The rematch might be a little tougher for Rio Hondo Prep since the squad won't have the home-field advantage this time around. We'll see if the change in venue makes a difference.
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