Saturday, October 29, 2022
Before we start on today's doings, I am pleased to report that Brandon Contreras, no relation, the great Camarillo H.S. athlete who was taken by ambulance last night from their game against Newbury Park H.S., was released from the hospital at 11:00 p.m. with a concussion. Not ideal, but much better than the other negative possibilities that crossed everyone's minds watching him lay on the field for over 20 minutes.
On the docket for Saturday was Jacob's Camarillo Stingers (5-3) Semi-Final playoff game vs. the Santa Barbara Saints (5-2) at Encino's Crespi H.S. in the heart of the beautiful San Fernando Valley.
It promised to be a tough go for the Stingers as the Saints were undefeated on the field but had to forfeit two of those wins for some unknown reason.
All were in good spirits as we left
for the 30 minute drive to Crespi H.S.
Old #99 got to run around a lot today
Pursuit!
Is Jacob being held?
It sure looks like it but
no penalty was called
The Saints had ball carriers in
the open field too often
Stalk Blocking
Jacob at Tight End
He also lined up at Wide Receiver for a few plays and played on the Stingers Kickoff and Kickoff return teams.
On Defense, he played at both Nose Tackle and Free Safety.
A solid block to spring
his Running Back
Searching for a Saint to block
At Wide Receiver going DEEP!
Jacob with a good blocking
base on this run play
Free Safety
Pursuit on yet another
Saints long run
Too many of these Two-Point Defense
situations today for the Stingers
The Stingers had committed way too many turnovers to be in the game but, going into the Fourth Quarter, thanks to TDs on a Kickoff Return and a blocked Punt, were only trailing 26-14.
The Saints scored the last 24 points
of the game, all in the Fourth Quarter
It was a disappointing end to the season that had previously seen the Stingers win or lose tight games.
Still, 50-14 really felt about right today as the Saints were in total control throughout despite the relatively close, 26-14 score after three periods.
Next Saturday at Ventura H.S., the Santa Barbara Saints (6-2) will play the LA City Ducks (8-0) who beat the 805 Warhawks 20-0 in the other Semi-Final game today. The winner will be crowned the 2022 Gold Coast Youth Football League's American Division Champion.
Jacob was a little bit down after the lopsided loss but waxed poetic about how fast everything happened this season. He mentioned how only yesterday it seemed, they were starting Hell Week and now it's over.
How could we possibly cheer him up?
A stop at Tarzana's McDonald's
helped quite a bit
We are all proud of Jacob's efforts this season and believe that Jacob enjoyed his first experiences playing American football. Hopefully he'll take the lessons he learned and work hard in preparing for his 2023 Stingers' campaign.
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