The second weekend of the high school football season saw some impressive performances from some of the top teams in the state. Wilcox, Las Lomas, Christopher, Evergreen Valley, and Los Altos all came away with big wins, showcasing their talent and determination on the field.
The Wilcox Chargers started off their season with a bang, defeating Milpitas 35-7 in an impressive display of skill and teamwork. Led by quarterback Alex Adame, who threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns, the Chargers dominated the game from start to finish. The defense also played a crucial role, holding Milpitas to just one touchdown and forcing multiple turnovers. Wilcox’s strong start to the season is a promising sign for the team’s prospects in the coming weeks.
Las Lomas also had a strong showing in their game against San Ramon Valley, winning by a score of 28-14. The Knights’ offense was firing on all cylinders, with quarterback Robert Prince throwing for three touchdowns and running back Jaden Sheppard rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown. The defense also played a key role in the victory, holding San Ramon Valley to just two touchdowns and forcing multiple turnovers. Las Lomas has proven themselves to be a force to be reckoned with this season.
Christopher High School continued their winning streak with a dominant 42-12 victory over San Benito. The Cougars’ offense was unstoppable, with quarterback Jack Barden throwing for four touchdowns and running back Isaiah DeLeon rushing for 115 yards and a touchdown. The defense also played a crucial role in the victory, holding San Benito to just two touchdowns and forcing multiple turnovers. Christopher has shown that they are a team to watch out for this season.
Evergreen Valley also had a successful weekend, defeating Irvington by a score of 24-14. The Cougars’ offense was led by quarterback Alex Nguyen, who threw for two touchdowns, and running back Ethan Huynh, who rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown. The defense also played a key role in the victory, holding Irvington to just two touchdowns and forcing multiple turnovers. Evergreen Valley’s strong start to the season has put them on the map as a team to watch out for.
Los Altos capped off the weekend with a thrilling 28-24 victory over Mountain View. The Eagles’ offense was led by quarterback Teddy Purcell, who threw for two touchdowns, and running back Max Wilber, who rushed for 120 yards and two touchdowns. The defense also played a crucial role in the victory, holding Mountain View to just three touchdowns and forcing multiple turnovers. Los Altos has shown that they have what it takes to compete with some of the top teams in the state.
Overall, the second weekend of the high school football season was filled with impressive performances from Wilcox, Las Lomas, Christopher, Evergreen Valley, and Los Altos. These teams have shown that they have the talent, determination, and drive to succeed on the field. With the season just getting started, it will be exciting to see what these teams have in store for us in the coming weeks. So mark your calendars and get ready for some thrilling high school football action ahead!
