JURUPA VALLEY — After its surprise victory last week over Ramona, the Patriot football team secured perhaps its most sought-after victory in Chris Fowler’s 12 seasons as coach.

Norte Vista’s Dreadie Allain is tackled by Patriot’s Nicholas Leach in a football game at Rubidoux High School on Thursday, Oct. 9, 2025. (Photo by Milka Soko, Contributing Photographer)

Senior Nathan Villanueva ran for two touchdowns, passed for another and sealed the win with an 80-yard fumble return for a score as the Warriors came from behind to defeat Norte Vista 28-13 in a pivotal River Valley League game Thursday night.

“This means everything,” Villanueva said. “Our school has been looking forward to this moment for a long time and we did everything we could make it happen.”

Villanueva gained 160 yards on

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