Garces Memorial couldn't capitalize on their home-field advantage in their season opener. They lost 42-21 to the Paraclete Spirits on Friday. The Rams were in a tough position after the first half, with the score already sitting at 35-14.
Garces Memorial's loss came despite a true team effort from the offense, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Jesse Rivas, who picked up 103 receiving yards and a touchdown. Rivas' longest reception was for an incredible 79 yards.
Joseph Mesa went supernova for Paraclete, throwing for 406 yards and four touchdowns while picking up 12.7 yards per attempt, and also punching in two touchdowns on the ground. Adrian Jones was Mesa's top target, picking up 147 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Garces Memorial will square off against Paso Robles at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. As for Paraclete, they will face off against Leuzinger at 7:30 p.m. on Friday. Both might be coming in a bit winded given how much these teams ran up and down the field in their prior games.
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