La Habra, CA — LA HABRA, CA — The Sonora Raiders saw their undefeated start to the 2026 football season come to an end Friday night, falling 20–14 to Fountain Valley in a hard-fought Lambda League matchup. Sonora battled throughout the night and remained within striking distance, but the Raiders were unable to complete the comeback against a Fountain Valley team that made enough plays down the stretch to protect its lead. The Raiders will look to bounce back next Friday when they travel to take on Westminster at 7 p.m. With the season entering its most important stretch, Sonora will have an opportunity to respond the way championship teams do — by learning from adversity, getting back to work and preparing for the next challenge. The Raiders are 5–1, and the next chapter starts now. Final: Fountain Valley 20 Sonora 14