Rancho Buena Vista defeats Vista 56-21

Van Piercy's 4 Touchdown Passes RBV In 37th Rivalry vs. Vista

David A. Willauer-Contributing Wriiter-Dick Haines Stadium-Vista High School-Vista, CA-10-30-26: In the 37th meeting that started in 1989, 2 rival schools battled at Dick Haines Stadium on the facilities of Vista HIgh for the City Championship Trophy that was established in 2004 when RBV’s field was complete,

Jaime Rivera scored the first touchdown of the game with the PAT good for a 7-0 Vista lead. The Longhorns followed as QB Van Piercy scored on a 4 yard run with the PAT fell short as the Panthers led 7-6

Vista led 14-6 and thought their losing streak snapped as qb David Vasquez threw a 11 yard touchdown to wide receiver Jairo Rivera with the PAT good. .

The Longhorns controlled this game as quarterback Van Piercy(229 yards passing) threw 3 touchdown passes in a row. Sean Richards 26 yards receiving for the 14-14 tie, 25 yards to Kade Castille RB 21-14 and 40 yards to Madsen Smith led 28-14. Kaypo Gutierrez followed with a 2 yard touchdown as he rushed for 88 yards. Ian Perfect scored on a 65 yard run rushed for 93 yards led 42-14

Vista quarterback David Vasquez threw his second touchdown pass for 34 yards The Panthers of RBV took control of the rivalry as Max Imoto 108 yards receiving caught a 20 yard pass on Van Piercy’s 4th touchdown pass and backup quarterback Cameron Starritt 42 yards passing threw a 41 yard pass to Sean Richard (83 yards receiving) before Jonathan Cruz connected on the last 2 PAT’s to make the final score 56-21

Rancho Buena Vista Head Football Coach Terrence McKinnie on his team performance vs. Vista “In the second half we had to get our squad to calm down after getting hyped about today’s game.” ” Our coaching staff had set up certain plays for Van Piercy ,he moved with them as our receivers did an outstanding job at catching the ball.”

” Our defense we did well and had to get everybody in the game, Ian Perfect is a track person and went after the ball tonight” “Our squad has Improved a lot this season good I am proud of my boys they improve a lot from last year. said Coach McKinnie

The trophy is sponsored by the Vista Chamber of Commerce, B and K Engraving and J.C. Wynne.

The presenters of the Trophy after the game Rachel Beld from the Vista Chambers of Commerce & Vista Mayoral Candidate Joe Green

With the win Rancho Buena Vista improves to 5-5 will await a berth in the CIF Tournament while Vista falls to 0-10 this year and currently ride a 20 game losing streak.

In the 37th Meeting Rancho Buena Vista has defeated Vista for the 4th time in back to back 2 year games in 2025 and 2026. Other years were 1989 and 1990, 1999 and 2000, 2006 and 2007

Vista leads the series 22-15. Last Vista win was a 14-2 win in 2024