Michael Luckhurst showed his stuff at quarterback for Bishop Diego, running for a touchdown and passing for another in a 24-6 non-league win over Nipomo at Mission Prep High in San Luis Obispo on Friday.
Luckhurst had a 21-yard run in the second quarter that gave the Cardinals (3-1) a 15-0 lead. His brother, Adam, kicked the PAT.
In the fourth quarter, Michael Luckhurst connected with Luke Knightley on a 38-yard pass play for a touchdown. Luckhurst completed 8 of 16 passes for 106 yards and had one interception. He rushed for 64 yards on five carries.
Michael Luckhurst replaced starter Buddy Melgoza, who left the game with a knee injury.
Coach Tom Crawford said Saturday that he didn’t know the extent of Melgoza’s injury.
“Should know more at the beginning of next week,” he told Noozhawk.
The Cardinals scored first on a safety as Nipomo snapped the ball out of the end zone early in the first quarter.
Anthony Villa scored on a 25-yard run for an 8-0 lead.
Michael Luckhurst gave the Cardinals a 15-0 halftime lead. Adam Luckhurst made it 18-0 with a career-best 48-yard field goal in the third quarter.
Nipomo avoided the shutout by getting a TD from Declan Coles on a 6-yard pass from Nick Milton.
Bishop Diego hosts Chicago Hope of Illinois next Friday at SBCC.
— Noozhawk Sports Editor Barry Punzal can be reached at bpunzal@noozhawk.com. Follow Noozhawk on Twitter: @noozhawk, @NoozhawkNews and @NoozhawkBiz. Connect with Noozhawk on Facebook.