A victory for Rancho Cotate just wasn't in the cards on Friday as the squad wasn't able to take the lead at any point. They were dealt a 38-8 loss at the hands of the Cardinal Newman Cardinals. The Cougars were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 28-0.
Wyatt Gregori threw for 44 yards on six of 14 attempts. On the ground,
Gio Martinez rushed for 73 yards.
Jamari Gentry was his usual excellent self, rushing for 131 yards and two touchdowns on only five carries, while also picking up 31 receiving yards for Cardinal Newman. With that strong performance, Gentry is now averaging an impressive 100.6 rushing yards per game. Tino Retamoza was another key player, throwing for 140 yards and two touchdowns on only 12 passes.
Rancho Cotate's defeat ended a three-game streak of away wins and brought them to 4-3. As for Cardinal Newman, the win for them keeps them at an undefeated 7-0.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. A feisty cat fight will be fought when Cougars faces off against Marin Catholic at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. They are coming into the match with four straight victories on the road, so Rancho Cotate will have to stop a squad with plenty of momentum. As for Cardinal Newman, they will be playing in front of their home fans against San Marin at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Cardinal Newman's defense has only allowed 12.3 points per game this season, so San Marin's offense will have their work cut out for them.
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