Oceanside Bombers Debut With Thrilling Victory Over Beaumont

Oceanside, CA — The Oceanside Bombers made their debut one to remember on Sunday night, rallying in the fourth quarter to defeat the Beaumont Renegades 41–32 in front of an electric crowd at the Frontwave Arena. The win marks the return of arena football to San Diego County for the first time in over two decades — and the home fans got every penny's worth of entertainment.

The Renegades, who won the National Arena League championship last season and carried over much of that roster — including league MVP quarterback Carl Robinson — struck first with a 23-yard touchdown pass in the opening quarter. A missed extra point left it 6–0.

The Bombers answered quickly. Quarterback Rudy Johnson connected with wide receiver Jaylon Tucker for a touchdown to knot the score at six, and from there the two teams traded blows like prizefighters on the 50-yard field.

Robinson and his favorite target, Zuri Davis, torched the Bombers secondary to push Beaumont ahead 13–6, but Oceanside punched right back to tie it. A late first-half surge saw the Renegades grab a 19–13 lead on an 11-yard scoring strike, only for the Bombers to capitalize on a turnover and score with just 34 seconds remaining to take a stunning 20–19 lead into the break.

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Trainor throws two touchdown passes, Lusain adds 80-yard punt return in 24-6 win

LAS VEGAS, NV – The San Diego Rebellion traveled to the desert and returned with a 24-6 victory over the Las Vegas Silver Stars (0-3), starting the season 3-0 for the third straight year.

The Rebellion needed less than six minutes to find the end zone – and they did it without their offense even taking the field.

After the Silver Stars opened the game with a three-and-out, Brittani Lusain fielded a punt at her own 20-yard line, found a seam, and raced 80 yards for a touchdown, strong-arming defenders in the process. Jocelyn Charette's extra point made it 7-0 with 9:18 remaining in the first quarter.

Las Vegas punted again on their next possession, giving San Diego the ball at their own 25-yard line. This time, the offense joined the party.

Daniella Trainor connected with Taranisha Taylor for an eight-yard touchdown pass with 47 seconds left in the first quarter, capping a quick drive and pushing the lead to 14.

The Rebellion added to their lead early in the second quarter.

Trainor launched a 45-yard strike to Alicia Zappia-Neeley, who hauled it in for a touchdown. The extra point made it 21-0 with 1:51 remaining before halftime.

Las Vegas showed some fight in the second half.

Midway through the third quarter, Silver Stars quarterback Thaycha Rodriguez connected with Isabel Warren on a 21-yard touchdown pass. The two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 21-6 with 8:07 remaining in the third.

Later in the quarter, San Diego's offense then marched down the field to set up a 44-yard field goal from Charette. The kick split the uprights with 2:37 left in the third quarter, pushing the lead to 24-6.

The Rebellion will have a bye next week before returning home to host the Golden State Storm on Saturday, April 25th.

SCORING SUMMARY

1st Q (9:18) – SD: Brittani Lusain 80-yard punt return TD (XP Good) – 7-0 SD

1st Q (0:47) – SD: Daniella Trainor 8-yard TD pass to Taranisha Taylor (XP Good) – 14-0 SD

2nd Q (1:51) – SD: Trainor 45-yard TD pass to Alicia Zappia-Neeley (XP Good) – 21-0 SD

3rd Q (8:07) – LV: Thaycha Rodriguez 21-yard TD pass to Isabel Warren (2pt No Good) – 21-6 SD

3rd Q (2:37) – SD: Jocelyn Charette 44-yard FG – 24-6 SD