Friday night the Bishop Broncos celebrated homecoming with a 42-7 victory over the Cal City Ravens. With the win the Broncos improve to 6-1 overall and 2-0 in High Desert League play.
The Broncos took an early lead on a touchdown run by Kaleb Brooks and a td pass from Boden St. Marie to Richie Talavera. Blaise Lemons caught a touchdown pass from Boden St. Marie stretching the lead to 21-0 before Austin Powell scored a second time, moving the score to 27-0 at the half. At the half Cesar Esparza and Lilly Morrison were crowned King and Queen in front of a big homecoming crowd. Austin Powell added a second half touchdown run and Sophomore Emory Dondero threw a TD pass to Richie Talavera capping the scoring. The defense was strong holding California City scoreless until the final play of the running clock.
And next up for the Bishop Broncos is the Desert Scorpions at John Schwab field beginning at 7pm.
Players of the game vs. California city
Overall Richie Talavera Sophomore scored a pair of touchdowns on receptions and was also the teams leading rusher. Had a solid game on defense including a pass breakup.
Offensive Blaise Lemons Senior wide receiver had a team high 3 receptions including his first touchdown. Defensive Elijah Reynolds Junior linebacker had yet another solid game leading the defense and had a quarterback sack.
Special Teams Emory Dondero Sophomore had a big impact in his first varsity game of the season including scoring on a two point conversion and holding on PAT kicks.
