Mt. Carmel had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. Everything went their way against the Otay Ranch Mustangs on Thursday as the Mt. Carmel Sundevils made off with a 34-13 win. The victory was a breath of fresh air for the Sundevils as it put an end to their seven-game losing streak dating back to last season.
Trevor Taumoepeau was nothing short of spectacular: he threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns while completing 82.8% of his passes, and also picked up 39 receiving yards and a touchdown. Blaine Raagas was another key player, picking up 82 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Mt. Carmel's defense stepped up as well, laying out the QB six times. Leading the way was Kyle Bolas and his three sacks. His also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, picking up three sacks and making nine total tackles (4.0 for loss). Isaac Castro was another major factor on D, picking up a sack and making 13 total tackles (2.0 for loss).
Mt. Carmel will venture away from home to face off against Patrick Henry at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Otay Ranch, they are headed away from home for the first time to take on Point Loma at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Otay Ranch is looking for their season?s first win.
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