The
Undefeated Pumas Face the 5-0 Nighthawks in Thursday's Southwestern
League Opener
Chaparral's
high scoring offense got off to a uncharacteristically slow start at
the beginning of the first quarter. The Titans limited the Pumas to
one score in the first quarter a 5 yard rushing touchdown by Matt
Majel.
On
Tahquitz first drive of the second quarter, Chaparral defensive back
Jaheil Blue-Smith
decided to take matters into his own hands. The senior corner back
came up with an interception on a deep pass as he tip toed the
sideline.
The
play ignited the Chaparral offense which capped the drive with a
Brock White 16
yard rushing touchdown. Joshua Swift
picked up the ensuing onside kick for the Pumas. White made quick
work of the drive and hit Immanuel
Lashley along the sideline for a 33
yard touchdown pass. Both teams exchanged possessions before heading
into the half with Chaparral up 20-0.
The
Pumas kicked off to the Titans to start the third quarter. The Puma
defense held strong and forced a punt after three plays. The Titan
punter mishandled the snap and the Pumas were able to force a safety.
The
Pumas received the ensuing kickoff and drove to the Titans 2 yard
line before White ran in for the score. The Pumas kicked off to the
Titans and Tahquitz mishandled the ball. The Pumas
Koby Holland was quick to pounce on the
ball for the recovery.
The
possession led to a 15 yard touchdown by
Troy Hernandez. With the Pumas leading
36-0 the Titans leaned heavily on the pass. That is until Puma
defensive back Gavin Ellison
came up with an acrobatic interception at the Titans 29 yard line.
With
Chaparral leading 36-0 the fourth quarter started with a running
clock. Quarterback Eli Bertran drove
Chaparral deep into Tahquitz territory before opting for the 33 yard
field goal by Mikey Terriquez.
On Tahquitz’s final drive of the game they drove to the Chaparral 2
yard line where Travis Booth ran in for the score. The clock ran out
with the Pumas on Offense and the final score was 39-6.
The
Pumas now possess a 5-0 record when they travel to Murrieta Valley
for a much anticipated southwestern league showdown on Thursday,
October 3. Murrieta Valley is coming off a 70-26 win over Buena Park
and is also 5-0. This battle of long time Southwestern league foes is
bound to be a fight to the finish.
The
Titans (3-2) will play the West Valley Mustangs in a Mountain Pass
battle, on Friday, October 4. The Mustangs (2-3) go into the battle
after their 58-42 non-league loss to Chaffey.
Photo by Lisa Jacobsen
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