The Cougars won a tough fought game at John Francis Field on Friday night, beating the Carlmont Scotts 49-35. The Cougars offense was clicking and scored on all but two possessions on the night. Leading rusher, PJ Modena, racked up 188 yards on 22 carries and scored 3 touchdowns. Although the defense gave up 35 points to a well-executed Scotts team, it was on the defensive side of the ball when the Cougars had arguably their most exciting play. On a first and 15 from the Scotts’ 45 yard line, Gael Segura tackled the Scotts’ ball carrier in the backfield, and as the ball came loose, Ayden Courtney scooped and scored to give the Cougars a 22 point lead at the end of the 3rd quarter. Although the Scotts would close the lead to one score in the 4th quarter, the Cougars were able to lean on their offensive line, putting the game away with a drive that resulted in a Peter Valdez touchdown.
Rocky Perry Players of the Game:
Offense: The Offensive Line (Ayden Courtney, Luis Nic, Aidan Vazquez, Colon Henry, Alan Avila, Jordi Sanchez, and Kai Zanette)
Defense: Linebacker, Peter Valdez
Special Teams: Short and Long Snapper, Liam Harrington and Hands Team’s Aidan Vazquez
Scout: Linebacker, Ayden Courtney
This week’s Community Cougar is Breen Hofmann. Breen grew up on the coast playing football for Half Moon Bay. He was inducted into the HMBHS Hall of Fame in 2015 for his efforts on the field. As an adult, Breen has given back to his community by coaching and being the president of Pop Warner football. He coached with the high school team from 2015-2021. He is now currently back on the Pop Warner gridiron. Breen’s children,Chase and Tristan (Chinny), both have their jerseys retired for HMBHS Football. Breen and his wife, Emma, currently run The Lazy H Ranch in Half Moon Bay.
Game Highlights Here:
News Link:
https://www.mercurynews.com/2022/09/10/high-school-football-half-moon-bay-carlmont/
There are a lot of nice pics here.