Santa Barbara, Calif. – The Bishop Diego Cardinals struggled to field a full roster on Saturday, with almost ten players sidelined by injury. The depleted lineup faced a high‑scoring Lancaster Eagles team that surged to a 50‑34 win.
Key offensive highlights
Lancaster quarterback Aidan Howell threw all four of his touchdown passes in the first half, helping the Eagles build a 36‑21 lead at halftime. The Eagles continued to dominate the ground game, amassing close to 500 total yards of offense.
Wide receiver Terrance Harper was a standout, finishing with seven catches for 164 yards and four touchdowns, contributing to Lancaster’s improved 2‑1 record.
Cardinals fight back
Despite trailing 14‑0 after the first quarter, Bishop Diego rallied in the second quarter, scoring three touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Kaleo Satele connected with senior Remi Boykin on a 37‑yard pass to narrow the gap to 14‑7.
Senior running back Nate Hernandez added a 44‑yard touchdown run and later scored again on a short run just before halftime, cutting the deficit to 15 points.
Second‑half summary
The third quarter remained scoreless, but Lancaster added two more touchdowns in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. Bishop Diego’s injuries proved too much to overcome, leaving the Cardinals at 2‑1 on the season.
The game was played at the Bishop Diego stadium, and the Eagles’ performance highlighted their offensive depth and resilience.
Original reporting: KEYT (Ventura/Santa Barbara) — read the source article.
