Bloomington, CA—Homecoming has been the theme of the season, with Colton football taking the field last week for their third homecoming game in a row. After wrecking Fontana’s and celebrating a victory on their own field, Colton football wasn’t done. On Friday, they traveled to Bloomington High and dominated the Bruins on their homecoming night, 48-28.
After a rough start to the game, quarterback Koa Regalado sparked the offense by rushing for his first touchdown of the night in the first quarter. Then special teams kickoff returner Jonathan Quiroz stunned the Bloomington crowd with an 85 yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
From there, the two teams traded touchdowns, but by the half, Colton had the lead 33-16.
“Bloomington had a couple big plays but it’s expected, and defensively they did a phenomenal job,” head coach Ray Rodriguez said.
After putting up 54 against Arroyo Valley, Colton continued getting the ball in the end zone. Regalado was unstoppable, passing for 203 yards and rushing for 76 yards. The Bruins, however, did manage to get to him for two sacks.
“Koa is going to make plays, he’s a baller,” Rodriguez says, but he was quick to praise the rest of the offense. “It’s kinda about putting the other guys in the right position for them to capitalize as well.”
Kyle Mejia showed up big against Bloomingtons, receiving for 50 yards, two touchdowns and one two-point conversion. Mejia was called to step up and he showed out, according to Rodriguez.
Mejia was not the only Yellowjacket to find the end zone. Kalvin Leon also went for 68 yards and two touchdowns and Michael Amador went for 27 yards and a touchdown.
With this victory, Colton is now tied for first place in the Skyline league with Carter High. Both teams will face off against each other this Friday at Memorial Stadium, with the winner to be crowned Skyline league champion. Game time is 7 p.m. Fans in attendance are asked to wear pink to the game as part of Colton High’s annual “Pink Out” event in coordination with October Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Skyline League Notes
Carter (5-2 overall, 3-0 Skyline) def. Fontana () 34-27
QB Ryder Carson threw for 134 yards and two touchdowns as the Lions remained undefeated in Skyline League play. The Carter defense slowed down the Steelers’ running attack, holding Fontana to 110 yards total. This keeps the Lions tied for first place with the Yellowjackets in the Skyline league.
Arroyo Valley (3-5 overall, 1-2 Skyline) def. Notre Dame (0-8 overall, 0-3 Skyline) 51-32
Notre Dame puts its most points on the board this season against Arroyo Valley, but it isn’t enough to secure their first victory of the season.
