RB Visits Poway in Playoff Tuneup

The two schools are just a few miles apart as the crow flies, so when Rancho Bernardo High visits Poway High for a 7 p.m. game Friday, the winner can claim neighborhood bragging rights, plus second place in the Palomar League football standings.

Another perk will be a solid seeding when the San Diego Section playoff pairings are announced Saturday afternoon. Both teams will likely host a first-round game on Nov. 19, Poway (6-3 overall, 2-1 in league) in the Division I bracket and Rancho Bernardo (7-2, 2-1) in Division II.

The host Titans had won six straight before running into unbeaten Torrey Pines last week and falling 38-17. The only losses for the Broncos, who won four straight games to open the season and three of their last four, were to Mission Hills (21-18) and Torrey Pines (20-13).

Rancho Bernardo won last year's game 27-13 and leads the all-time series 13-6.

Tyler Gomogda and David Jones have combined to rush for more than 1,300 yards for the Broncos. Gomogda has 14 touchdowns and Jones six. Chris Verne leads the Poway ground game withn nine touchdowns and more than 850 yards.