PASADENA – Sometimes all you can do is smile and tip your hat.

That was sort of Maranatha football coach Rand Holdren’s reaction following a 43-0 loss to Rio Hondo Prep on Thursday night.

Nathaniel Shine #12 of Rio Hondo Prep runs for a first down against Maranatha in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Elias Har #9 of Rio Hondo Prep catches apps for first down against Nathaniel Behzadi #81 of Maranatha in the first half of a prep football game at Maranatha High School in Pasadena on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

Calogero Chico #11 of Rio Hondo Prep runs for a topdown against Maranatha in the first half of a prep f

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