Vikings Fall to Bakersfield in Home Opener, 28-10
Long Beach City College football fell to the Bakersfield College Renegades, 28-10.
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bakersfield
(1-1)
|
7 | 7 | 0 | 14 | 28 |
|
Long Beach
(0-2)
|
10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Team Stats
Bakersfield
| Game Statistics | Bakersfield | Long Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Yards | 229 | 223 |
| Rushing Yards | 160 | 44 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 3 |
| Time of Poss. | 30:00 | 29:59 |
Long Beach City College football fell to the Bakersfield College Renegades, 28-10, in their home opener on Saturday evening.
The Vikings took an early lead in the first quarter with a 24-yard field goal by Eric Zavala at the 9-minute mark. Shortly after, quarterback Jett Peddy connected with wide receiver Matthew Berenji for a 29-yard touchdown pass, extending the Vikings' lead to 10-0.
Berenji was a key contributor to the Vikings' offense, tallying 70 receiving yards and averaging 14 yards per catch.
Bakersfield responded with two touchdowns before halftime, shifting the momentum and taking a 14-10 lead into the break.
The Vikings' defense held the Renegades scoreless in the third quarter but were unable to contain them in the fourth. Bakersfield added two field goals and a safety to secure the 28-10 victory.
Defensively, Cordae Jones stood out for the Vikings, recording nine tackles, one interception, and 3.5 tackles for a loss of seven yards.
The Vikings will return to action next Saturday, Sept. 21, at Southwestern College. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m.
