Photos by Gwen Pointer, video by David Guerrero & game info from Harry Joe
Football:
For the fifth consecutive time in as many tries, the Rio Hondo Prep football program blew out another opponent.
The Kares improved to 5-0 after a 44-6 victory over their visitors from Bellflower.
Through Friday’s game, Rio Hondo Prep has outscored Francis Parker, Poly, Maranatha, Marquez and Bellflower by a combined margin of 273-86.
RHP tripled BHS in the time of possession battle.
The Kares scored the first 44 points in Friday’s contest.
Rainn Pollock had an interception on defense, and he caught a 32-yard TD pass from Landry Johnson.
Nate Curtis led RHP with 72 yards on just two carries, and that included a 67-yard TD run with 1:41 to play in the half.
Curtis also picked BHS quarterback, Elijah Thompson.
Landry Johnson had the 32-yard TD pass to Pollock, and he caught a 4-yard TD pass from Yanick Diaz.
Caeden Holcomb blocked a punt and Cristian Lee recovered it for a TD.
Nathaniel Shine capped the Kares scoring with a 65-yard TD run.
Noah Penunuri carried the ball just one time, but it was good for 56 yards.
Tyler Dang had a 55-yard pick-six for the Kares.
Lee had 11 tackles to lead the Rio Hondo Prep defense.
Up next: The Kares travel to Torrance next Friday at 7.
The Tartars (4-0) secured a 38-9 victory at El Segundo on Friday evening.
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Thanks to David Guerrero for these video highlights:
Box Score:
B: 0-0-0-6-(6)
R: 17-20-7-0-(44)
Scoring:
R: Marco Chan 33 FG
R: Rainn Pollock 32 pass from Landry Johnson (Marco Chan kick)
R: Landry Johnson 4 pass from Yanick Diaz (Marco Chan kick)
R: Christian Lee fumble recovery (Marco Chan kick)
R: Tyler Dang 55 interception return (Marco Chan kick)
R: Nate Curtis 67 run (kick failed)
R: Nathaniel Shine 65 run (Marco Chan kick)
B: Cristian Pena 6 run (run failed)
Records: Bellflower (0-4); Rio Hondo Prep (5-0)
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