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PHOTO GALLERY: Broncos Defend Home Turf in Victory Over Cathedral Catholic

The Broncos from Vista Murrieta High School secure a 21-10 homecoming victory over Cathedral Catholic.

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The Vista Murrieta Broncos ended up with a homecoming victory Friday in a nailbiting game against San Diego's top-ranked team, Cathedral Catholic.

The first quarter score was Cathedral Catholic 3, Vista Murrieta 0.

At halftime, it was Cathedral Catholic 10, Vista Murrieta 7.

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The Broncos remained down in the third quarter.

That changed in the fourth when Vista Murrieta scored, bringing it to 14-10.

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The outcome still was not certain until there were 41 seconds left on the game clock. That is when Bronco senior linebacker Bryce Smith picked up a loose ball and ran it in for a 55-yard touchdown to put Vista Murrieta ahead 20-10.

Final score: Vista Murrieta 21, Cathedral Catholic 10.

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