RANCHO CORDOVA, CA (MPG) - The Cordova Lancers wrapped up their non-league schedule with a tough 47-0 loss against visiting Rio Americano on Friday, Sept. 12 inside Lancer Stadium.

Fortunately for the team, the opportunity to dwell on what went wrong will be short lived as the team is gearing up for the start of Metro League competition this week.

With league records becoming the most important statistic moving forward, there is no time to worry about past mistakes. The Lancers (1-2 overall) and head coach JP Dolliver will look to get back on track in a hurry when they host visiting West Park (1-3 overall) in their Metro League opener this Friday, Sept. 19 inside Lancer Stadium, with kickoff set for 7:15 p.m.

After finishing in fifth place within the Metro last season, Cordova is looking to make their presence known in their second year within the league after realignment.

Led by junior quarterback Trey Wallace, the Lancers will look to pound the ball in between the tackles with their hard-nosed signal caller and a stable of capable running backs.

Senior Anthony Gomez (left) and Junior Masiyah Mejia corral the Rio Americano ball carrier. Photo courtesy of Rick Sloan

Senior Chicago Bush and junior Zachary McIntire figure to be relied upon to help shoulder the offensive load down the most pivotal stretch of the season as tough ball carriers.

Wallace, who is the team’s leading rusher, will also be looking to throw his first passing touchdown of the year as all his scoring output has come on three rushing scores thus far.

Defensively, senior defensive tackle Julian Drahn will look to add to his team, leading 3.0 sacks (at press time) as the anchor of the Lancers' defensive front. The Lancers defense will also look to build on some solid takeaway numbers, registering five turnovers forced in their first three games this year between three interceptions and two fumble recoveries as a unit.

West Park will bring their explosive passing offense into Lancer Stadium, led by senior quarterback Jaden Jackson, who is averaging 219.0 yards per game through the air thus far throwing to a multitude of receivers. The game figures to be a battle between clashing styles, with the Lancers hoping that their strong rushing attack and opportunistic defense will keep the ball away from West Park.

Come out and support your Lancers in what should be an exciting matchup!