Whittier Christian had to start their season on the road on Thursday, and it wasn't the start they were hoping for. They took a 32-27 hit to the loss column at the hands of the San Gabriel Matadors. The Heralds were up 27-12 in the third quarter but couldn't hold on to the lead.
Despite the loss, Whittier Christian had strong showings from Josepablo Gutierrez, who picked up 100 receiving yards and a pair of touchdowns, and Tuff Kovacs, who threw for 135 yards and two TDs. Gutierrez's longest reception was for an incredible 70 yards. Luke Kerkhoff got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Whittier Christian didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off two passes before the game was over. The picks came courtesy of Gutierrez and Kerkhoff. Gutierrez got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
San Gabriel's victory was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Noah Osorio, who picked up 67 receiving yards and two scores.
Coming up, Whittier Christian is taking a road trip to challenge The Webb Schools at 1:00 p.m. on the 30th. As for San Gabriel, they will be playing at home against Rosemead at 7:00 p.m. on the 29th.
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