MT. SHASTA, CA (MPG) – After enduring a brutal preseason schedule that saw them enter last Friday night’s game on a three-game slide, the Yellowjackets righted the ship on the road as they came away with a resounding 41-6 victory over Mt. Shasta to open the regular season.
Coach Forrest Bateman was proud of his team’s performance saying, “The kids bounced back well after the last two games. They prepared and executed together on both sides of the ball.”
For the offense, quarterback Kyden Bowen ran for one touchdown, then completed eight of 11 passes for 202 yards and two scores.
Three of Bowen’s passes were caught by Daniel Brunner, who finished the night with 100 receiving yards and a touchdown.
Alejandro Hernandez led the ground attack, carrying 10 times for 84 yards and two scores, while Ian Rosales rushed seven times for 70 yards and a touchdown.
No defensive statistics were available.
Williams (2-4, 1-0) looks to continue its winning ways tonight at McCarl Field when it hosts Biggs. H
