29 Palms vs Yucca Valley Game Summary
Coaches Comments: I was extremely impressed with the defensive effort. We were very much undersized, but our quickness and discipline paid off. We completely shut down their running game in the first half, which gave us great offensive field position. I saw some growth in the offensive line tonight. The pass protection was much improved, leading to nearly 300 yards passing. We need to work harder to establish the running game, which will be very important in the upcoming league season. Overall it was a great win, and this will give us momentum into the De Anza league season.
Dynamite Matthews exploded for 206 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns to lead the Wildcats to a big 39 -6 non-league win over the Yucca Valley Trojans. Dynamite Matthews caught 9 passes on the evening, as the Wildcats took to the air Friday night. The Cats were 12 of 18 passing for 294 yards, including 4 touchdowns, and no interceptions. Nick Young had a great game passing; completing 10 of 14 passes for 196 yards and two touchdowns. Michael Usher also had two touchdown passes completing 2 of 4 for 138 yards. Usher’s first pass was a nifty 41-yard double pass play to Anthony Banks. Layton Matthews took his second pass; a short quick toss and evaded a host of Trojan defenders, racing 98 yards down the sideline for the score. Banks also scored three touchdowns on the evening. Anthony was the leading rusher with 18 carries for 76 yards.
The Wildcat
defense was the big key in the early parts of the game. The stingy defense led by Bernie Ayon, Dan
Leopoldo, Alphonso Davis, Brandon Johnson, and Antonio Oquendo held the Trojan
offense in check all night.. The Cats
held
Wildcat of the Week: Bernie Ayon
Bernie has played 3 outstanding games as the inside linebacker. He currently leads the team in tackles with 39, including 2 forced fumbles. Bernie seems to always be around the football, and he is a tough aggressive backer. Bernie is a Junior Linebacker and running back.