Ram Football Falls in First Contest

In their first game of the season, the Victor Valley College Ram football team faced off against Santa Monica in a highly anticipated matchup at the newly constructed Rams Stadium in Victorville, California. Despite ultimately falling short with a final score of 52-34, the Rams showed great resilience and determination throughout the game.

One of the standout performances of the game came from quarterback Seth Burbine, who was fantastic throwing the football. Burbine threw for 390 yards and 4 touchdowns which were both state leading marks this week. His performance was a bright spot for the Rams and provided a glimpse of the potential he has for the rest of the season.

Burbine connected most with receiver Cael Meisman who had an amazing 10 catches for 125 yards. Don Henry was also a reliable target for Burbine throughout the game. Henry totaled 9 catches for 79 yards.  On the ground, Larayon Minor II added 87 rushing yards and a touchdown.

The atmosphere at Rams Stadium was electric as fans packed the stands to witness the first ever football game played at the new venue. The energy and excitement from the crowd fueled the Rams players, who fed off the support and fought hard until the final whistle. The game may have ended in a loss, but the experience of playing in front of a passionate home crowd will undoubtedly motivate the team moving forward.

Overall, while the loss was disappointing, there were many positives to take away from the game for the Victor Valley College Rams. The team showed resilience, individual players stepped up with standout performances, and the atmosphere in the new stadium was electric. With continued hard work and dedication, the Rams have the potential to boThe Victor Valley College Rams faced off against Santa Monica College in an exciting football game that marked the first ever game in the new Rams Stadium. The atmosphere was electric as fans filled the stands to watch the Rams take on their opponents.

Despite a valiant effort, the Victor Valley College Rams ultimately fell short, with Santa Monica College coming out on top with a final score of 52-34. The Rams put up a strong fight, but Santa Monica's offense proved to be too much to handle.

Defensively, the Rams put up a solid effort, with players like Isiah Mills and Jeremiah Vermillion each recording a sack and a forced fumble. Despite the loss, the Rams showed resilience and determination throughout the game.

Overall, the Victor Valley College Rams put on a strong performance in their first game in the new Rams Stadium. While they may not have come out on top, the team showed promise and determination, giving fans hope for a successful season ahead and a bounce back in their next contest at Glendale College on 9/14/2024 at 1:00pm.

For tickets to our VVC Home Athletic events, visit our Ticketing Page here.