Pittsburg had to travel to play their first game of the season, but the final result was worth the trip. They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Monterey Trail Mustangs 42-13 on the road. With the Pirates ahead 35-7 at the half, the match was all but over already.
Pittsburg was led to victory by Jamar Searcy and Marley Alcantara. Searcy gained 185 total yards and a touchdown, while Alcantara threw for 276 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.2% of his passes. Searcy got the majority of those yards when he took off on a run and that went for an incredible81 yards. 101 of those passing yards were hauled in by Makari Kenion.
Pittsburg wouldn't let Monterey Trail keep a hold of the ball as they managed to force two fumbles. Pittsburg can thank Dominik Calhoun and Jewelous Walls for forcing both of them. Calhoun's also deserves a shoutout for his performance on D, forcing a fumble and making seven total tackles.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Pittsburg was moving up and down the field and finished the game with 494 total yards. They easily outclassed their opponents in that department as Monterey Trail only gained 242.
When it comes to explaining why Monterey Trail lost, don't look at D'ADRIEN SANDERS. Despite the final result, he rushed for 160 yards and two touchdowns.
Monterey Trail's loss dropped their record down to 0-2.
Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Pittsburg will be defending their home-field for the first timethey go up against Bishop Manogue at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Pittsburg will be looking to keep their ten-game home win streak dating back to last season alive. As for Monterey Trail, they will face off against El Cerrito at 7:15 p.m. on Friday.
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