LOYOLA LEANS ON RIOS RB RUNS FOR 125 YARDS, 2 TDS TO LEAD CUBS LOYOLA 30, THOUSAND OAKS 12.Byline: KEVIN CONNELLY Kevin Connelly was born in Middlesbrough, England. He is an impressionist comedian, and after dinner speaker and is probably most famous for his role on the popular BBC television programme 'Dead Ringers'. Special to the Daily News THOUSAND OAKS Thousand Oaks, residential city (1990 pop. 104,352), Ventura co., S Calif., in a farm area; inc. 1964. Avocados, citrus, vegetables, strawberries, and nursery products are grown. -- Brian Rios wore a long expression on his face as he sat on the Loyola High of Los Angeles Los Angeles (lôs ăn`jələs, lŏs, ăn`jəlēz'), city (1990 pop. 3,485,398), seat of Los Angeles co., S Calif.; inc. 1850. sideline sideline See on the sidelines. in the waning moments of his team's season opener. The junior running back appeared to be saddened by what was taking place Friday night at Thousand Oaks High, but looks can be deceiving. Rios' weary expression -- he asserted -- was that of a first-year varsity starter who rushed 25 times for 125 yards and two touchdowns to lead the defending Southern Section Div. I champion Cubs to a commanding 30-12 victory over Thousand Oaks. ``I was so excited out there at the start that my nerves began creeping up on me,'' said Rios, who played junior varsity junior varsity n. Abbr. JV A high-school or college team that competes in interschool sports on the level below varsity. Noun 1. last season while senior Chad Peppars rushed for more than 1,000 yards. ``But after you take those first couple the hits, the nerves pass. And that's why I got continually better as the game went on.'' Loyola, ranked No. 3 in the area by the Daily News, took control of the game midway through the third quarter after capitalizing on a costly fumbled punt by Thousand Oaks sophomore Ryan Thompson Ryan Orlando Thompson (born November 4, 1967 in Chestertown, Maryland) is a former Major League Baseball player from 1992 to 2002 for the New York Mets, Cleveland Indians, Houston Astros, New York Yankees, Florida Marlins, and Milwaukee Brewers. He was an outfielder. . The Cubs drove 40 yards with ease to take a 23-6 lead with 6:19 to play in the quarter on a 4-yard touchdown run by Rios. The Lancers lanc·er n. 1. A cavalryman armed with a lance. 2. A member of a regiment originally armed with lances. 3. lancers (used with a sing. verb) a. A kind of quadrille. b. , ranked No. 14, received a strong performance by quarterback Ryan Cloney, but still failed to generate much offense. Cloney was 18 of 22 for 172 yards and a touchdown -- a 31-yard strike to Albert Sheehan in the game's final minutes. Thousand Oaks was hampered by four turnovers. ``This was a very solid Thousand Oaks team that we beat tonight,'' Rios said. ``I think this shows that we have the potential to be just as good as we were last year despite losing some really key guys (to graduation).'' Loyola controlled the first quarter but settled for field goals when all three of its first-quarter drives were stalled in the end zone. Senior kicker Kicker A right, warrant, or some other feature added to a debt instrument to make it more desirable to potential investors. Notes: The ability to trade a bond or other debt instrument in for stock may entice investors, if they feel the stock will appreciate. Joe MacMillan kicked field goals of 32, 32, and 37 yards. ``I never like watching my team stalling out in the red zone like that,'' said MacMillan, who kicked four field goals in one game last season. ``But I'll admit I love getting as many chances as possible to put points up on the board for my team.'' Senior receiver Chris Stanley caught three passes for 106 yards and a touchdown for the Cubs. kevin.connelly@dailynews.com (818) 713-3607 CAPTION(S): photo Photo: Loyola's Brian Rios picks up a first down against Thousand Oaks in Friday's game. Joel P. Lugavere/Special to the Daily News |
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