Five non-league games are in the books for the Cordova High School football team.

The Lancers opened the season with a 55-20 home win over Rio Americano. Then after leading 34-6 entering the fourth quarter of its second game of the season, Cordova (3-2) held off a late rally to beat Chavez of Stockton, 34-32.

Now with a 2-1 record at that point of the season, the Lancers hosted Rio Linda and Vista del Lago at Lancers Stadium. But those games ended with Rio Linda posting a 31-29 win and Vista at 52-35.

Two weeks ago on the road, Cordova got back on the winning track at Foothill of Sacramento. After punting on their first offensive drive against the Mustangs, the Lancers scored on every possession in the first half. That led to a 56-14 win over Foothill to conclude the pre-season with a winning record.

The Lancers had their bye last week, which Cordova head coach Darren Nill is glad it’s come and gone.

“For some reason, bye weeks are just funky weeks for Cordova,” Nill said. “My kids don’t take bye weeks very seriously. (Plus) we were playing with a lot of injuries (from the Lancers’ contest against Foothill.) But we did heal up.”

On Tuesday night, the Lancers had what Nill described as a “real good practice” and are back to being focused. Tonight, Friday, the focus now shifts toward welcoming CHS alumnus and Lancer fans for the school’s fall homecoming game – and Sierra Valley Conference opener against Galt (3-2), which has won its last three non-league games.

“Homecoming is a big deal for us,” Nill said. “The stands will be packed. The mood is very festive. I think we will be up for the game.”

The Warriors’ defense will take on a Lancer offense that is averaging 221.4 yards in the air and 220.8 on the ground per game. Leading the charge is Cordova quarterback Xavier Johnson, who has completed 72-of-128 passes for 1,107 yards and 12 touchdowns. Wide receiver Calvin Augusta has 22 receptions for 421 yards and six touchdowns, and teammate Alvin Banks is 21-364 for four touchdowns.

On the ground, running back Deante McCullough leads the Lancers’ rush attack with 57 carries for 511 yards and seven touchdowns.

Galt’s offense is led by running back Zach Orman, who has rushed 102 times for 942 yards and 13 touchdowns, and quarterback Gabe Abarca, a senior who started as a junior last year. The Warriors are averaging 259 yards per game on the ground.

Game time is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. The Galt-Cordova frosh/soph game is scheduled to kick-off at 5:15 p.m.