University City took care of business in their home opener on Friday (and then some). They claimed a resounding 63-12 win over the Clairemont Chieftains at home. Given the Centurions' advantage in MaxPreps' California football rankings (they are ranked 286th, while the Chieftains are ranked 942nd), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
University City was led to victory by Quentyn DeMara and Jahlon Adams. DeMara threw for 200 yards and three touchdowns while completing 72.7% of his passes, while Adams rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns.
University City didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Jerr? Hernandez and Owen Huntsman.
When it comes to explaining why Clairemont lost, one person who can't be blamed is Tyler Allen. Despite the final result, he rushed for 96 yards and a touchdown on only 11 carries. Allen's longest rush was for an impressive 69 yards, which helps to explain his lofty yards per carry total.
University City will head out on the road to square off against West Hills at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. University City is no doubt hoping to put an end to a four-game streak of away losses dating back to last season. As for Clairemont, they will look to take advantage of their home-field for the first time this season as they take on San Ysidro at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Clairemont will come in still looking for their first win of the season.
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