Jesuit gave their fans exactly what they wanted out of a home opener on Friday. They took their contest at home with ease, bagging a 56-7 victory over the Rio Americano Raiders. That's more bragging rights for the Marauders, who also won the pair's last head-to-head.
Chris B Effiong Jr had a dynamite game for Jesuit, rushing for 108 yards and a touchdown. B Effiong Jr got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible60 yards. Another back making a difference was Alan Cordano, who rushed for 40 yards and two touchdowns.
Cordano wasn't the only one working in the rushing yards department: Jesuit was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 341 rushing yards. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they've now rushed for at least 186 rushing yards in eight consecutive matchups dating back to last season.
Rio Americano's defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads will have to hit the road in their upcoming games. Jesuit will challenge Bellarmine College Prep at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Jesuit is looking to tack on another W to their four-game streak on the road dating back to last season. As for Rio Americano, they will take on McClatchy at 7:00 p.m. on Friday.
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