Tiny Rio Hondo Prep won its 15th straight football game Saturday night with a 26-21 win over Solano Beach Santa Fe Christian to advance to the CIF Division 2-A state championship game next Saturday at 11:30 a.m. at Saddleback College against undefeated Sonora (14-0).
What coach Mark Carson accomplished would have earned him a million-dollar contract had he played at the college level. The school, which has 82 boys, all of whom play football or are on the team, continues to move up the divisions and will now be on the biggest stage at the Saddleback College tri-match.
Undefeated Oxnard Pacifica will face Fresno East at 3:30 p.m., culminating in the open division final between Santa Margarita and De La Salle at 8 p.m.
Rio Hondo Prep's star on Saturday was running back Christian Lee, who rushed for 122 yards and four touchdowns. Once again, the Cares won without injury to standout running back Noah Penunuri. They continue to look for ways to win, just like when they captured the Division 5 South championship.
Last year, Rio Hondo Prep lost in the finals, 42-41, to Vanden in overtime, 42-41.
Here results from the regional finals this weekend.
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