For the second straight week, the Gilroy High football game was
all but over after the first quarter. And for the second straight
week, the Mustangs (3-0) were the ones closing the door early. This
time a 21-point opening act led to a run-away 35-13 win at
Watsonville Friday night.
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For the second straight week, the Gilroy High football game was all but over after the first quarter.
And for the second straight week, the Mustangs (3-0) were the ones closing the door early.
This time a 21-point opening act led to a run-away 35-13 win at Watsonville Friday night.
“We’ve emphasized getting after it,” GHS head coach Darren Yafai said, “starting strong … setting the tone.”
They certainly set the tone against the Wildcatz.
Like when Gilroy took a 35-0, first-quarter lead at Gunn last Saturday, the Mustang offense and defense again took turns dominating the opponent.
How did the first three series play out for both teams?
First, the Wildcatz were held to three-and-out. And then the Mustangs drove 57 yards and scored on a 11-yard touchdown run by tailback Justin Sweeney.
Then the Wildcatz were held to three-and-out. And the Mustangs drove 68 yards and scored on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Peter Mickartz to wideout Jorden Newton.
The Wildcatz (0-3) followed that up with another three-and-out. And the Mustangs drove 63 yards and scored on a 43-yard touchdown pass from Mickartz to tight end Jared Gamm.
“The D came out hitting hard and we came out executing early,” Mickartz said. “If you can do that, a lot of times the other team’s morale will do down quickly.”
Hollister-SB 28, Wilcox 28
After leading 28-7 early in the third quarter, the Hollister-San Benito High football team had to settle for a 28-28 tie against visiting Wilcox.
The Haybalers (1-1-1) had a final shot at the victory on sophomore kicker Drew Blake’s 44-yard field goal attempt with 15 seconds left on the clock. But the kick fell just short.
“We both felt we should have won this game,” said Baler head coach Chris Cameron. “They had their opportunities and we had ours.”
The score was tied 7-7 when the Haybalers scored three quick touchdowns, including one that came one minute into the third quarter.
The Chargers fought their way back and answered all three touchdowns late in the third quarter and into the fourth.
