Bearcats Beat Braves

Kayla Degnan

September 26, 2022

PRHS varsity football beats Lompoc Braves 34-33, becoming third in mountain league

Bearcats bring hope for up and coming games after winning the first home football game of the season this past Friday Sep 23, 2022 against the Lompoc Braves. The Bearcats won the game 34-33 against the Braves, in a very close game going back and forth between both teams. The Bearcats so far are 2-0 in the mountain league and have an overall record of 4-1 giving Lompoc their first loss of the season.

At the end of the first quarter the Bearcats were down by a touchdown, 0-7 to the Braves. In the second quarter however the Bearcats came back with a vengeance scoring three touchdown passes, two by junior Connor Bowman and one by senior Leo Kemp. At the end of the first half the Bearcats were up with a score of 21-13, after only one Brave touchdown with the two point conversion blocked by the Bearcats.

Halftime brought together varsity cheer, band, and advanced dance in a creative performance. While stunts, hip-hop, and seventies swag were happening on the field, the football team kept themselves together going into the second half of the game. During the third quarter the Bearcats lost momentum with the Braves’ constant pushing, turning the score over by two touchdowns leaving the score at 21-33. While the Braves could not get past the Bearcats defense in two failed attempts at the two point conversions.

We are the Future(above): Juniors Jossellyn Ruiz, Kaylie Toby, and Claire Wells helping with youth cheerleaders during first quarter

The last quarter of the game began with high tension on the Bearcats side, with Coach Matt Carroll notes being confident in the team to prevail. Two minutes in and Bearcat junior Hayden McKanna scored a touchdown with the PAT good afterward bringing the score to, 28-33. The battle continued as the Bearcats made a final attempt at a rushing touchdown by Kemp making the score, 34-33 with less than four minutes on the clock.

At the end of the game the Bearcats triumphed with a close score of 34-33. The next game will take place at Mission College Prep, with the Bearcats taking on the Royals on Friday Sep 30th.

Coach Matt Carroll looking out at his players

Junior Tristen Salgado embracing the team spirit around him. — Another rush against the Braves

The Bearcats rushing down the field to gain yardage on the Braves defense.

A helmet discarded after the teams families came onto the field to celebrate.

The student section showing Bearcat pride by having a t-shirt with one of the Bearcat cheers on it.

Senior Jordan Orcutt kicking a PAT for the Bearcats after a touchdown.

Varsity cross country runners, in motion after a Bearcat touchdown.

Junior Connor Bowman running in a Bearcat touchdown.

The Bearcat offense about to start a play.

Senior Leo Kemp running some yards for the Bearcats.

The Bearcats blocking the Braves from a tackle.

A stop being made with three Braves in order to take down the Bearcat.

A Bearcat rush, as the rest of the football team runs out of the tunnel onto the field.

Photos by: Rogelio Molina Flores, and Isael Rendon. Featured Image by: Miguel Muniz.

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About the Contributor

Kayla Degnan, Sports Co-Director

Senior Kayla Degnan is in her third year of Crimson, being Sports Co-director. She hopes to grow her knowledge in sports while also giving athletes the appreciation that they have earned. Outside of Crimson she enjoys reading, writing, watching dance moms, and learning ASL. She is varsity cheer captain this year and participates in the varsity stunt team. She cannot wait for her final year of Crimson. Go Bearcats!