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The Santa Cruz (CA) JV football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Soquel (CA) by a score of 35-7.

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Soquel14701435
Santa Cruz00707
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Game Story

California High School Football - Santa Cruz topped by Soquel

September 8, 2023: Santa Cruz, CA 95060

The Santa Cruz Cardinals football team (Santa Cruz, CA), was beaten 35-7 in Friday's non-league challenge with the visiting Soquel Knights (Soquel, CA)

The Knights (1-2) will now prepare for their challenge against Scotts Valley (Scotts Valley, CA). The Falcons come into the non-league challenge with a 3-0 record. In their last challenge, Scotts Valley achieved victory over San Lorenzo Valley (Felton, CA), 34-12, in a non-league challenge.

The Cardinals now sport a 2-1 record. They take the field next when they host Watsonville for a non-league challenge on Friday, September 22.

Dan JohnsonKnights Reporter
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  1. Check In

    1st Quarter
    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Soquel 0, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:36p
  2. Game Attendance

    1st Quarter
    Attendance About 100
    Posted @ 6:37p
  3. Field Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Field Conditions Dry
    Posted @ 6:37p
  4. Weather Conditions

    1st Quarter
    Weather Conditions Fair
    Posted @ 6:37p
  5. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Soquel1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz has punted to Soquel. Soquel has the ball on Santa Cruz's 40-yard line. Soquel 0, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:39p
  6. 0 - 0

    Possession Update

    Santa Cruz1st Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz takes over the ball on their own 40-yard line. Soquel 0, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:41p
  7. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Penalty on Soquel on the punt. Ball back to Santa Cruz for 1st down.
    Posted @ 6:44p
  8. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Soquel returns punt for TD but called back for illegal block.
    Posted @ 6:49p
  9. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Soquel ball on Santa Cruz 27 yard line.
    Posted @ 6:50p
  10. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    12 Forbus big run. Just shy of TD
    Posted @ 6:51p
  11. 6 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Soquel1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Soquel - #12 with a 2 Yd Rushing TD. Soquel 6, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:52p
  12. 7 - 0

    Made Point After

    Soquel1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Soquel - #3 Cash Moran PAT Good. Soquel 7, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:52p
  13. 7 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Santa Cruz1st Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Soquel kicked off to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Soquel 7, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:54p
  14. 7 - 0

    Punt

    Santa Cruz1st Quarter Under a minute
    Soquel has punted to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 37-yard line. Soquel 7, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:57p
  15. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Correction SC punted to Soquel
    Posted @ 6:58p
  16. 13 - 0

    Passing Touchdown

    Soquel1st Quarter Under a minute
    Soquel - #10 32 Yd pass completed to #9 Miles Johnson for a TD. Soquel 13, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:58p
  17. 14 - 0

    Made Point After

    Soquel1st Quarter Under a minute
    Soquel - #3 Cash Moran PAT Good. Soquel 14, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 6:58p
  18. 14 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Santa Cruz1st Quarter Under a minute
    Soquel kicked off to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Soquel 14, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7p
  19. 14 - 0

    Big Play - Tackle For Loss

    Soquel1st Quarter Under a minute
    Soquel with a tackle for loss. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 10-yard line. Soquel 14, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:01p
  20. Commentary

    1st Quarter
    Oz OBrien with the QB sack for Soquel
    Posted @ 7:02p
  21. 14 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    2nd Quarter
    Soquel 14, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:02p
  22. 14 - 0

    Punt

    Soquel2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz has punted to Soquel. Soquel has the ball on Santa Cruz's 35-yard line. Soquel 14, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:06p
  23. 14 - 0

    Long Run

    Soquel2nd Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Soquel - #25 Bobby Thompson with a long run. Soquel has the ball on Santa Cruz's 25-yard line. Soquel 14, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:07p
  24. 20 - 0

    Rushing Touchdown

    Soquel2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Soquel - #25 Bobby Thompson with a 25 Yd Rushing TD. Soquel 20, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:07p
  25. 21 - 0

    Made Point After

    Soquel2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Soquel - #3 Cash Moran PAT Good. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:08p
  26. 21 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Santa Cruz2nd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Soquel kicked off to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 21-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:09p
  27. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    12 Forbus with big tackle right after ball caught.
    Posted @ 7:10p
  28. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    57 Corlette and 55 Amsden on the tackle for a loss.
    Posted @ 7:12p
  29. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Santa Cruz goes for it on 4th and 8. Pass interference called. 1st down on SC 39
    Posted @ 7:15p
  30. 21 - 0

    Interception

    Soquel2nd Quarter ~4 minutes to go
    Soquel - #12 intercepts a Santa Cruz pass and has the ball on their own 48-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:17p
  31. 21 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Santa Cruz2nd Quarter ~1 minute to go
    Soquel has turned possession over on downs. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 48-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:22p
  32. 21 - 0

    Long Pass

    Santa Cruz2nd Quarter Under a minute
    Santa Cruz with a long pass. Santa Cruz has the ball on Soquel's 25-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:24p
  33. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Nice catch and ramble by SC DeMarco Hunter. Laser of a throw by SC QB.
    Posted @ 7:25p
  34. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Sack and fumble by 5 Jayden Brigjt. Recovered by 57 Corlett
    Posted @ 7:28p
  35. Commentary

    2nd Quarter
    Soquel ball their 49 after long run by 5 Bright.
    Posted @ 7:29p
  36. 21 - 0

    Halftime

    Halftime
    Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    We noticed it's halftime, please enjoy this video while you wait for the action to resume.
    Posted @ 7:30p
  37. 21 - 0

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Santa Cruz3rd Quarter
    Santa Cruz to kick off to Soquel.
    Posted @ 7:46p
  38. 21 - 0

    Long Pass

    Soquel3rd Quarter ~7 minutes to go
    Soquel - #9 Miles Johnson with a long pass to #3 Cash Moran. Soquel has the ball on Santa Cruz's 20-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:51p
  39. 21 - 0

    Fumble Recovery

    Santa Cruz3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz recovered a fumble by Soquel and has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:52p
  40. 21 - 0

    Long Pass

    Santa Cruz3rd Quarter ~6 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz - #7 with a long pass to #2. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 40-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 7:54p
  41. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Another great pass and catch by SC to Hunter.
    Posted @ 7:55p
  42. 21 - 0

    Long Run

    Santa Cruz3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz - #2 with a long run. Santa Cruz has the ball on Soquel's 33-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 0
    Posted @ 8p
  43. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Hunter with another big play for SC
    Posted @ 8:01p
  44. 21 - 6

    Passing Touchdown

    Santa Cruz3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz - #7 25 Yd pass completed to #3 for a TD. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 6
    Posted @ 8:02p
  45. 21 - 7

    Made Point After

    Santa Cruz3rd Quarter ~3 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz - #30 PAT Good. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:02p
  46. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Correction on DeMarco Hunters jersey - it is #3
    Posted @ 8:03p
  47. 21 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Soquel3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz kicked off to Soquel. Soquel has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:05p
  48. 21 - 7

    Long Run

    Soquel3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Soquel - #12 with a long run. Soquel has the ball on Santa Cruz's 50-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:07p
  49. 21 - 7

    Long Run

    Soquel3rd Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Soquel - #12 with a long run. Soquel has the ball on Santa Cruz's 36-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:07p
  50. Commentary

    3rd Quarter
    Two first downs in a row by Soquel Forbus. Bully.
    Posted @ 8:08p
  51. 21 - 7

    End of 3rd Quarter

    4th Quarter
    Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:10p
  52. 21 - 7

    Long Run

    Soquel4th Quarter ~9 minutes to go
    Soquel - #7 Ayden Maguire with a long run. Soquel has the ball on Santa Cruz's 20-yard line. Soquel 21, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:11p
  53. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Correction 6 yard line.
    Posted @ 8:12p
  54. 27 - 7

    Passing Touchdown

    Soquel4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Soquel - #9 Miles Johnson 8 Yd pass completed to #6 Jake Escalante for a TD. Soquel 27, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:12p
  55. 28 - 7

    Made Point After

    Soquel4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Soquel - #3 Cash Moran PAT Good. Soquel 28, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:14p
  56. 28 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Santa Cruz4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Soquel kicked off to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Soquel 28, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:16p
  57. 28 - 7

    Long Pass

    Santa Cruz4th Quarter ~8 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz - #7 with a long pass. Santa Cruz has the ball on Soquel's 40-yard line. Soquel 28, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:18p
  58. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Great scramble by QB
    Posted @ 8:19p
  59. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Tackle by 12 Forbus for a loss.
    Posted @ 8:19p
  60. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    Great pass break up by 3 Moran. Nice throw by QB. Receiver there. Denied by Moran.
    Posted @ 8:22p
  61. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    4th and 27 for SC on the Soquel 30
    Posted @ 8:28p
  62. 28 - 7

    Turnover on Downs

    Soquel4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Santa Cruz has turned possession over on downs. Soquel has the ball on their own 31-yard line. Soquel 28, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:28p
  63. 28 - 7

    Long Run

    Soquel4th Quarter ~2 minutes to go
    Soquel - #25 Bobby Thompson with a long run. Soquel has the ball on Santa Cruz's 20-yard line. Soquel 28, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:29p
  64. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    25 Thompson almost pulled down but stayed on his feet for 54 yard gain.
    Posted @ 8:30p
  65. 34 - 7

    Rushing Touchdown

    Soquel4th Quarter Under a minute
    Soquel - #12 with a 5 Yd Rushing TD. Soquel 34, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:32p
  66. 35 - 7

    Made Point After

    Soquel4th Quarter Under a minute
    Soquel - #3 Cash Moran PAT Good. Soquel 35, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:32p
  67. 35 - 7

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Santa Cruz4th Quarter Under a minute
    Soquel kicked off to Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz has the ball on their own 45-yard line. Soquel 35, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:34p
  68. Commentary

    4th Quarter
    3 Hunter great kickoff return.
    Posted @ 8:34p
  69. 35 - 7

    End of Game

    Final
    Soquel 35, Santa Cruz 7
    Posted @ 8:36p

Soquel @ Santa Cruz Football Game Info

Fri., Sep. 8, 2023 @ 6:30p
The Santa Cruz (CA) JV football team lost Friday's home non-conference game against Soquel (CA) by a score of 35-7.

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Rankings & Records

Soquel (23-24)

OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
3-6-12-3-11-42-2-1.350.417212228

Santa Cruz (23-24)

OverallLeagueHomeAwayWin %League %PFPA
5-3-13-2-12-23-1-1.611.583196180

Team Scoring Averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Soquel
7.03.506.521.2
Santa Cruz
003.5021.8

Common Opponents

SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.SchoolCommon Opp. Rec.
Soquel0-1Santa Cruz0-1
DateAwayHomeResultDateAwayHomeResult
9/14/23Scotts ValleySoquel(L) 21-2011/4/23Santa CruzScotts Valley(L) 50-14

Record Breakdown

Soquel (23-24)

Santa Cruz (23-24)

3-6-1
Overall
5-3-1
2-3-1
League
3-2-1
1-3
Non-League
2-1
1-0
Head to Head
0-1
0-1
Common Opponent
0-1
1-4
Home
2-2
2-2-1
Away
3-1-1
0-0
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
3-6-1
In-State
5-3-1
0-0
Out-of-State
0-0