By Rich Whittington <\/p>\n\n\n\n
(Arcadia) – The Arcadia Football Team opened its 2026 Football season in a grand fashion Friday evening, defeating the visiting El Monte Lions, 46-12, at Salter Stadium.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Arcadia started quickly, turning the opening kickoff into points when quarterback Freddy Alexander Bysshe connected with tight end Joshua De Luca for a 12-yard score. The extra point was unsuccessful, making the score 6-0, with 8:58 remaining in the opening quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arcadia added to the score on their next possession, when Bysshe hit wide receiver Aiden Reyes for a 48-yard score. The two-point PAT attempt was successful, making the score 14-0 at the first period ended.
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In the second quarter Bysshe connected with receiver CJ Reddy Muchumari for a 70-yard catch-and-run. The two-point conversion, a toss from Bysshe to Reyes, was successful, making the score 22-0 Arcadia with 10:34 remaining in the opening half. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
El Monte broke through later in the quarter with two scores. The first came when quarterback Luis Gonzalez hit receiver Carlos Naranjo for a 35-yard touchdown. The Lions’ second score was again provided by Gonzalez\u2026the result of a four-yard touchdown pop to Geovanni Flores. Neither PAT attempt was successful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arcadia answered with another score in the first half, when Reyes showed that he could also contribute defensively, by returning a Gonzalez interception 93-yards for another touchdown. The extra point was good making the score 30-12 at halftime.
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Arcadia tacked on two more scores in the contest. The first coming from a 12-yard Bysshe connection to Ayden Albarran. Coincidentally, this tandem also added the two-point PAT. The second score was provided by running back Aaron Cerda, who scored on a 10-yard run. The two-point conversion was also scored by Cerda. This made the score 46-12 as the game came to a close.
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Next up for Arcadia is a visit to nearby San Gabriel, where they will battle the 1-0 Matadors. El Monte\u2019s next contest is a home affair, where the Lions hope to even their record against the 0-1 Ganesha Giants. Both contests are scheduled for next Friday, with the kickoff posted at 7:00 PM. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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