Bishop Amat families and students packed the away stands at Damien High School and watched the Lancers defeat their valley Catholic school rivals 35-7 on Friday night. 

Wide receiver Delano Franklin scored three of the Lancers’ five touchdowns but said the victory was a team effort. 

“The main reason for my success would be everyone on the team doing their part,” said Franklin. “When I score a touchdown, it takes more than me catching and running. It takes the line blocking and the quarterback throwing. Like a machine, every part has to be working in order for it to work.” 

With five receptions, Franklin gained 126 receiving yards, with a long of 47.

The defense shined as they held Damien to their lowest home-game score of the year, allowing zero points after the first quarter.

A top defensive performer was senior defensive end Frederick Lujan III as he sacked the quarterback twice, which cost Damien 24 yards.

“When I sacked the QB twice I felt the energy the crowd gave and the team gave,” said Lujan. “The game was loud and crazy because it’s a ‘rival’ game. But we don’t see it as that, we see it as a regular game. But in order for it to be a rival game they got to win sometimes right? But overall I was happy to help my team come through with the dub.”

Bishop Amat’s explosive performance at their San Gabriel Valley rivals’ home field improved their record to 4-1.

The Lancer squad looks forward to their first league game, traveling to Chatsworth to face  Sierra Canyon this Friday.

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