Bishop football continues winning streak with victory over Rosamond

Win leads to league championship game

The Bishop Union High School football team improved to 8-0 and 3-0 in High Desert League play with a 37-6 win at Rosamond on Oct. 21.

The win set up a High Desert League championship game with Boron

(also 3-0 in HDL play) that was set for 7 p.m. Friday for the Broncos homecoming. Details for that game were not available as of press time.

During their game with Rosamond, the Broncos had a pair of touchdown runs from Albert Cano and a safety on special teams to lead 16-0 at the half.

Cain Omohundro caught a touchdown pass from Boden St. Marie and ran for a score adding to the lead. Jason Mullner ran for a score in the fourth quarter capping the offensive effort.

Defensively the Broncos were led by Isaac Reno’s five solo tackles. Reese Dondero also had five solos and a tackle for a loss. Cain Omohundro had three solo tackles and two tackles for a loss. Albert Cano had four solos and forded a fumble. Carson Schmidt had four solo tackles and Cesar Esparza had a big night with a sack and a tackle for a loss.

Cornerback Vince Weaver had a interception near the goal line and returned it 44 yards.

Junior Austin Powell had a tackle for loss and blocked a Roadrunner field goal attempt. Cheveyo Marquez had another solid night with six total tackles and a fumble recovery. Blaise Lemons and Diego Ugalde also recovered fumbles for the Broncos.

Freshmen defensive lineman Malachi Orrick had a good night with four total tackles and a quarterback hurry.

Players of the Game

• Overall – Reese Dondero, five solo tackles and a key tackle for loss on a fourth-down play. Offensively the senior guard helped pave the way for the Bronco running game that racked up 249 yards and four touchdowns.

• Offensive – Cain Omohundro, senior, added two more touchdowns including a 42-yard run and 27 yard reception. Rushed for 115 yards on 14 carries.

• Defensive – Isaac Reno, senior, had a season high five solo tackles and forced a pair of fumbles. Had a total of seven tackles.

• Special teams – Blaise Lemons, junior, did a great job on special teams, including a fumble recovery.