The Channel Islands High football team didn't miss a beat with two of its stars sidelined on Friday night.

A.J. Oto picked up big yardage and scored two touchdowns to lift the Raiders to a 28-0 non-league win over visiting San Marcos.

Richard Gray suffered a knee injury in last week's 31-0 loss at Royal. Gray had racked up 300 yards rushing on 34 carries in three games.

Behind the tandem of Oto and Paul Vasquez, the Raiders ran wild.

The Raiders (2-2) jumped to a quick 7-0 lead on a 73-yard run by Oto on the first play from scrimmage. Edel Hernandez kicked the first of four PATS.

Josh Carrera, Javier Vasquez, Vince Ines and Jose Machado blocked well for Channel Islands.

"We turned it all around tonight," said Channel Islands coach Gary Porter."A.J. just exploded out on the first play of the game."

In the second quarter, Vasquez added to the scoring show with as 68-yard run.

Oto scored his second TD with a 65-yard dash to make 21-0 with 3:27 left in the first half. Oto rushed for 182 yards on 14carries.

Channel Islands had 293 yards rushing in the first half against San Marcos (1-3). The Royals were coming off their first win last week 40-20 over Hueneme but couldn't stop the offensive surge.

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Channel Islands rushes past San Marcos