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Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
MHS
00000
SHS
0106723
Final score provided by S. Buenaluz.

Team Totals

MagnoliaStatSaddleback
0Total Plays54
0First Downs14
0Penalties10
0Penalty Yards150
Sentinels
Roadrunners

Offense - Passing

CAttYdsC%AvgIntQB Rate
#1 N. Mendoza127.5007.058.3
#5 E. Ramirez72088.35012.6128.8
#7 K. Smith2316.6678.079.9
#12 C. Martinez33111.0003.7100.7

Offense - Rushing

CarYdsAvgLng100+
#5 E. Ramirez11898.1250
#7 K. Smith5234.690
#16 D. Cline1-13-13.00

Offense - Receiving

RecYdsAvgLng
#2 M. Miranda11010.010
#3 J. Alvarez11010.0
#11 N. Bedi12929.029
#16 D. Cline37324.325

Offense - All Purpose Yards

Offense - Total Yards

Defense - Sacks

Defense - Defensive Statistics

CausBlk FGs
#7 K. Smith1
#10 V. Folau1

Team summary

Total TDs
MHS
SHS
3
Sacks
MHS
2.0
SHS
4.0
Interceptions
MHS
SHS
2
Passing TDs
MHS
SHS
1
Receiving TDs
MHS
SHS
1
Rushing TDs
MHS
SHS
1
Caused Fumbles
MHS
1
SHS
QB Hurries
MHS
SHS
2
Completion Percentage
MHS
.464
SHS
.429
QB Rating
MHS
44.0
SHS
76.5
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Offense

Passing
C
13
6
Att
28
14
Yds
122
50
C%
.464
.429
Avg
9.4
8.3
TD
-
1
Int
1
0
Lng
-
21
QB Rate
44.0
76.5
Rushing
Car
17
39
Yds
99
188
Avg
5.8
4.8
Lng
25
33
100+
0
1
TD
-
1
Receiving
Rec
6
5
Yds
122
51
Avg
20.3
10.2
Lng
29
21
TD
-
1
Offensive Fumbles and Pancake Blocks
Fum
-
1
All Purpose Yards
PR
-
64
Total
221
303
Total Yards
Total
221
238

Defense

Tackles
Solo
45
22
Asst
14
21
Tot Tckls
59
43
TFL
2.0
4.0
Sacks
Sacks
2.0
4.0
Hurs
-
2
Defensive Statistics
Int
-
2
PD
-
5
Caus
1
-
Blk FGs
1
2

Special Teams

Kickoffs
KO
-
6
Yds
-
289
Avg
-
48.2
Lng
-
60
TB
-
2
Punts
P
-
2
Yds
-
75
Avg
-
37.5
Lng
-
42
Kickoff and Punt Returns
P Rets
-
4
Yds
-
64
Avg
-
16.0
Lng
-
22
KR Yds
-
64

Scoring

Points
TDs
-
3
TD Pts
-
18
Kick Pts
-
5
Tot Pts
-
23
PATs and Field Goals
PAT
-
2
Att
-
3
%
-
.7
FG
-
1
Att
-
1
%
-
1.0
Lng
-
30
Touchdowns
TD Rush
-
1
TD Rec
-
1
TD PR
-
1

California High School Football - Saddleback defeats Magnolia

November 1, 2024: Santa Ana, CA 92707

The crowd at Friday's league contest between the Saddleback Roadrunners (Santa Ana, CA) and the visiting Magnolia Sentinels (Anaheim, CA), witnessed Saddleback's football squad topple Magnolia by a tally of 23-0.

Samuel BuenaluzRoadrunners Reporter
  1. Check In

    0 - 0 The scorer has checked in. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 6:11 PM
  2. Game Attendance

    Attendance Hundreds
    @ 6:11 PM
  3. Field Conditions

    Field Conditions Dry
    @ 6:11 PM
  4. Weather Conditions

    Weather Conditions Fair
    @ 6:11 PM
  5. 1st Quarter
  6. 0 - 0

    Start of Game

    Saddleback kicking off to Magnolia.
    @ 6:52 PM
  7. 0 - 0

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Saddleback kicked off to Magnolia. Magnolia has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 6:57 PM
  8. 0 - 0

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 24-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 6:59 PM
  9. 0 - 0

    Update

    Magnolia - 4th down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on their own 24-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:00 PM
  10. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Magnolia has punted to Saddleback. Saddleback has the ball on their own 46-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:01 PM
  11. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 49-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:02 PM
  12. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 34-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:03 PM
  13. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 34-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:04 PM
  14. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 4th down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 35-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:05 PM
  15. 0 - 0

    Turnover on Downs

    Saddleback has turned possession over on downs. Magnolia has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:05 PM
  16. 0 - 0

    Interception

    Saddleback intercepts a Magnolia pass and has the ball on their own 44-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:06 PM
  17. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 50-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:08 PM
  18. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 4th down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on their own 50-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:08 PM
  19. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 45-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:09 PM
  20. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 37-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:10 PM
  21. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 34-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:11 PM
  22. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 32-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:12 PM
  23. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 4th down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 45-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:13 PM
  24. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Saddleback has punted to Magnolia. Magnolia has the ball on their own 12-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:14 PM
  25. 0 - 0

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 21-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:16 PM
  26. 0 - 0

    Update

    Magnolia - 4th down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 21-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:16 PM
  27. 0 - 0

    Punt

    Magnolia has punted to Saddleback. Saddleback has the ball on Magnolia's 21-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:17 PM
  28. 0 - 0

    Red Zone Alert

    Saddleback is inside Magnolia's 20. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:18 PM
  29. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 2nd down, Under a minute, ball on Magnolia's 17-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:18 PM
  30. 2nd Quarter
  31. 0 - 0

    End of 1st Quarter

    Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:18 PM
  32. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~11 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 8-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:20 PM
  33. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 4-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:22 PM
  34. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 9-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:23 PM
  35. 0 - 0

    Update

    Saddleback - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 9-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 0
    @ 7:24 PM
  36. 0 - 3

    Field Goal

    Saddleback - #2 Robert Alcaras kicks a Field Goal. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    Robert Alcaras2 - CB, WR
    @ 7:26 PM
  37. 0 - 3

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Saddleback kicked off to Magnolia. Magnolia has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:27 PM
  38. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 20-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:29 PM
  39. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 45-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:30 PM
  40. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on their own 43-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:32 PM
  41. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 4th down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on their own 25-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:34 PM
  42. 0 - 3

    Punt

    Magnolia has punted to Saddleback. Saddleback has the ball on Magnolia's 40-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:36 PM
  43. 0 - 3

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 39-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:38 PM
  44. 0 - 3

    Update

    Saddleback - 4th down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 39-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:38 PM
  45. 0 - 3

    Turnover on Downs

    Saddleback has turned possession over on downs. Magnolia has the ball on their own 39-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:39 PM
  46. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on their own 29-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:41 PM
  47. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 48-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:41 PM
  48. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~6 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 35-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:42 PM
  49. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 2nd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 44-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:43 PM
  50. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 24-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:44 PM
  51. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 29-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:45 PM
  52. 0 - 3

    Interception

    Saddleback intercepts a Magnolia pass and has the ball on their own 4-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:46 PM
  53. 0 - 3

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 10-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:47 PM
  54. 0 - 3

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 15-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:47 PM
  55. 0 - 3

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on their own 27-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:49 PM
  56. 0 - 3

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 50-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:51 PM
  57. 0 - 3

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Magnolia's 41-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:52 PM
  58. 0 - 3

    Red Zone Alert

    Saddleback is inside Magnolia's 20. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:54 PM
  59. 0 - 3

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Magnolia's 20-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:55 PM
  60. 0 - 3

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on Magnolia's 20-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 3
    @ 7:56 PM
  61. 0 - 9

    Passing Touchdown

    Saddleback - Pass completed for a TD. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 9
    @ 7:57 PM
  62. 0 - 10

    Made Point After

    Saddleback - #2 Robert Alcaras PAT Good. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    Robert Alcaras2 - CB, WR
    @ 8:00 PM
  63. 0 - 10

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Saddleback kicked off to Magnolia. Magnolia has the ball on their own 30-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:02 PM
  64. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 30-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:03 PM
  65. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 12-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:07 PM
  66. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on their own 6-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:08 PM
  67. Halftime
  68. 0 - 10

    Halftime

    Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
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    @ 8:08 PM
  69. 3rd Quarter
  70. 0 - 10

    Start of 3rd Quarter

    Magnolia to kick off to Saddleback.
    @ 8:27 PM
  71. 0 - 10

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Magnolia kicked off to Saddleback. Saddleback has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:28 PM
  72. 0 - 10

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 31-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:30 PM
  73. 0 - 10

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 37-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:32 PM
  74. 0 - 10

    Punt

    Saddleback has punted to Magnolia. Magnolia has the ball on their own 27-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:37 PM
  75. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 27-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:38 PM
  76. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 4th down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on their own 26-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:39 PM
  77. 0 - 10

    Punt

    Magnolia has punted to Saddleback. Saddleback has the ball on Magnolia's 36-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:39 PM
  78. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on their own 39-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:41 PM
  79. 0 - 10

    Update

    Saddleback - 3rd down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 49-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:42 PM
  80. 0 - 10

    Update

    Saddleback - 4th down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 40-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:44 PM
  81. 0 - 10

    Turnover on Downs

    Saddleback has turned possession over on downs. Magnolia has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:45 PM
  82. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~2 minutes to go, ball on their own 28-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:47 PM
  83. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:49 PM
  84. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Saddleback's 41-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:50 PM
  85. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~1 minute to go, ball on Saddleback's 27-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:53 PM
  86. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, Under a minute, ball on Saddleback's 24-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:57 PM
  87. 0 - 10

    Update

    Magnolia - 4th down, Under a minute, ball on Saddleback's 24-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 10
    @ 8:59 PM
  88. 0 - 16

    Blocked Punt Returned for Touchdown

    Saddleback - Blocked Punt! #14 Anthony Lopez with a return. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    Anthony Lopez14 - WB, ATH
    @ 9:01 PM
  89. 0 - 16

    Missed Point After

    Saddleback - PAT Missed. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:01 PM
  90. 4th Quarter
  91. 0 - 16

    End of 3rd Quarter

    Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:02 PM
  92. 0 - 16

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Saddleback kicked off to Magnolia. Magnolia has the ball on their own 20-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:03 PM
  93. 0 - 16

    Update

    Magnolia - 4th down, ~10 minutes to go, ball on their own 21-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:05 PM
  94. 0 - 16

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on their own 46-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:06 PM
  95. 0 - 16

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~9 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 24-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:07 PM
  96. 0 - 16

    Update

    Magnolia - 2nd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 34-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:08 PM
  97. 0 - 16

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 18-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:09 PM
  98. 0 - 16

    Red Zone Alert

    Magnolia is inside Saddleback's 20. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:09 PM
  99. 0 - 16

    Update

    Magnolia - 3rd down, ~8 minutes to go, ball on their own 14-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:10 PM
  100. 0 - 16

    Update

    Magnolia - 1st down, ~7 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 22-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:11 PM
  101. 0 - 16

    Update

    Magnolia - 4th down, ~5 minutes to go, ball on Saddleback's 29-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:14 PM
  102. 0 - 16

    Turnover on Downs

    Magnolia has turned possession over on downs. Saddleback has the ball on their own 29-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:15 PM
  103. 0 - 16

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~4 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 43-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:18 PM
  104. 0 - 16

    Update

    Saddleback - 1st down, ~3 minutes to go, ball on Magnolia's 33-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 16
    @ 9:19 PM
  105. 0 - 22

    Rushing Touchdown

    Saddleback - #15 JD Zuniga with a Rushing TD. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 22
    JD Zuniga15 - RB
    @ 9:21 PM
  106. 0 - 23

    Made Point After

    Saddleback - #2 Robert Alcaras PAT Good. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 23
    Robert Alcaras2 - CB, WR
    @ 9:21 PM
  107. 0 - 23

    Possession Update - Kickoff

    Saddleback kicked off to Magnolia. Magnolia has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 23
    @ 9:25 PM
  108. 0 - 23

    Two-Minute Warning

    Magnolia has the ball on their own 35-yard line. Magnolia 0, Saddleback 23
    @ 9:25 PM
  109. Final
  110. 0 - 23

    End of Game

    Magnolia 0, Saddleback 23
    @ 9:27 PM

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Magnolia @ Saddleback Football Game Info

Fri., Nov. 1, 2024 @ 7p
The Saddleback (Santa Ana, CA) varsity football team won Friday's home conference game against Magnolia (Anaheim, CA) by a score of 23-0.

Player stats

Rushing Yds/G
MHS
SHS
Passing Yds/G
MHS
SHS
A. Scott101.4
Receiving Yds/G
MHS
SHS
Total Yds/G
MHS
SHS
A. Scott140.2
Tackles/G
MHS
SHS
Sacks/G
MHS
SHS
Points/G
MHS
SHS
Pancake Blocks
MHS
--
SHS

Team comparison

Rushing Yards/G
70.3
221.4
Passing Yards/G
69.5
112.9
Receiving Yards/G
69.5
111.0
Total Yards/G
139.8
334.3
Tackles/G
35.1
42.0
Sacks/G
1.3
2.0
Points/G
4.4
27.2
Pancake Blocks
-
0

Scoring averages

Q1Q2Q3Q4Final
Magnolia
1.92.3.705.0
Saddleback
5.910.67.08.629.3

Season recap

Overall record
1-9
6-5
League
1-3
4-0
Non-League
0-6
2-4
Head to Head
0-1
1-0
Home
1-4
3-2
Away
0-5
3-3
Neutral
0-0
0-0
Playoff
0-0
0-1
In-State
1-9
6-5
Out-of-State
0-0
0-0
Win %
.100
.545
League %
.250
1.000
PF
50
322
PA
365
210
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Common opponents

1 - 0
1 - 0
0 - 1
1 - 0

Rankings

CA
Southern Section
Division 14
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