Football Recap: Kam Staton Leads Pleasanton to Victory over Central Heights

By Team Reports Sep 18, 2024, 12:54pm

Football Recap: Pleasanton Blu-Jays vs. Central Heights Vikings

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Pleasanton's game last Friday was a loss, but they didn't let that memory haunt them on Friday. They skirted past the Central Heights Vikings 19-16. This was payback for the Blu-Jays, who suffered a 55-14 loss the last time these two teams met.

Kam Staton was the offensive standout of the game as he rushed for 64 yards and two touchdowns. The dominant performance gave him a new career-high in rushing yards.

Pleasanton's defense was in the mix too, especially the secondary: they snagged four passes before it was all said and done. It was truly a group effort as Eli Mcginnis, Staton, and Mario Davis picked up one apiece.

Central Heights' loss came despite strong showings from Reed Compton and Brody Roullett. Compton gained 116 total yards, while Roullett rushed for 124 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 carries.

The victory got Pleasanton back to even at 1-1. As for Central Heights, their defeat dropped their record down to 0-2.

Pleasanton will take on Sacred Heart at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Central Heights, they will head out on the road to square off against Uniontown at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Hopefully Central Heights focused on turnovers this week as team gave up five on Friday.

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