Jerel Beaty
Staff writer
Hondo
All the energy and enthusiasm that was present through the entire 48-minute route of Hondo at Barry Field the week before was not as present in the early stages of Devine’s tough-fought victory against San Antonio Christian.
SAC was a formidable challenge, no doubt, and gave the Horses all they wanted for the first 24 minutes or so of this one.
However, Devine hit its stride scoring two touchdowns in the third quarter to roar to their 11-point victory.
Head Coach Paul Gomez on the shift from the raucous Owl thrashing to the sometimes uncomfortable tightness of playing in the Lions den.
“I think the emotions of that big rivalry game the week before kind of affected our energy and discipline a little in this game, especially at the start. It was an important lesson for us in that we have to learn to refocus and regroup every week, no matter the opponent.”
SAC busted
After San Antonio Christian got a lil divine intervention with an interception that provided them the opportunity to tie the score at the break, there was not much rejoicing from there on out as the Lions roar was calmed to a purr as they managed only a field goal the rest of the way.
Kudos to Warhorse players and coaches for coaches for keeping their kids focused on the task and hand after halftime and not showing frustration from missed opportunities in the first half.
Team stats
Total yards 402 Rushing yards 294 Passing 6 of 13 for 108 yards, 1 INT.
Individual stats
Rushing Brayden Reyes 26 for 136 (5.2), 2TDs Anthony Saldivar 9 for 97 (10.8), 2pt conv; Eli Contreras 10 for 52 (5.2), TD; Edward Perez 3 for 14 (4.7); Jacob Sollock 1 for (-5) Passing Jacob Sollock 6 of 13 for 108 yards; Karter Brown 0 for 1, INT Receiving Ayden Leal 4 for 54; Saldivar 1 for 28; Matthew Gomez 1 for 21; Perez 1 for 5.
Scoring summary
DEV—Eli Contreras 15-yard run (Teotimo Stafford PAT), 7-0, 2nd, 11:50.
SAC—24-yard passing touchdown (PA), 7-7, 2nd, 1:11.
DEV—Brayden Reyes 1-yard run (PAT blocked), 13-7, 3rd, 6:35.
SAC—30-yard field goal, 13-10, 3rd, 3:12.
DEV—Reyes 7-yard run (Anthony Saldivar 2pt-run), 21-10, 3rd, 2:00.