Cougars Explode for 61 Points in Win Over Mountain View
The Cougar offense was firing on all cylinders Friday night as Half Moon Bay powered its way to an impressive 61–28 victory over Mountain View. The Cougars came out fast, putting up 21 points in the first quarter and 26 more in the second to take a commanding 47–14 lead into halftime.
The Cougars showed plenty of balance offensively, finishing with 478 total yards - 261 rushing and 217 passing. Paxton Holden completed 7 of 9 passes for 127 yards, while Brandon Melo went a perfect 2-for-2 for 90 yards and two touchdowns. On the receiving end, Levi Meighen had a huge night, hauling in four catches for 138 yards and two touchdowns, including scoring receptions of 46 and 44 yards.
The ground game spread the production around as well. Luke Pimentel rushed for 63 yards and two touchdowns, Joedoln Flores added 57 yards and two scores, and Holden contributed 56 yards and a touchdown. Auggie Lujan provided another big play with a 25-yard touchdown run in the third quarter.
And it wasn’t just the offense making big plays! The Cougars opened the game when Paxton Holden had a 95-yard kickoff return for a touchdown, immediately setting the tone for the night. The defense also came away with two interceptions, one by Brandon Melo and the other by Auggie Lujan, helping HMB win the turnover battle.
The Cougars also converted an impressive 5 of 6 third downs and finished with 19 first downs in another strong all-around team performance.
Game Highlights Here: http://www.hudl.com/v/2UPsvV
We were also featured on Cal High Sports (Check us out around the 33:00 mark): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HIkhBVXJuj4
Rocky Perry Players of the Game
Offense: Senior WR, # 2- Levi Meighen
Defense: Junior LB, # 7- Auggie Lujan
Special Teams: Junior Return Man, #3- Paxton Holden
Scout: Sophomore OL, #78- JT Baker
Community Cougar- Mikey Barragan
This week, the players have selected someone who truly embodies what it means to be a Cougar: Mr. Mikey Barragan!
Mr. Barragan wears many hats on our campus. Whether he is teaching in the Special Education department, running leadership alongside Mr. Damon, or managing the massive logistics of our athletic programs as Athletic Director, he works tirelessly to support every single student at Half Moon Bay High School.
As a proud HMBHS alumnus (class of 98) who now lives here in Half Moon Bay with his wife Alena, daughter Abby, and son Quincy, it is incredibly fitting that he receives this honor during Homecoming. Our players recognize how much heart he pours into this school, and we are incredibly grateful for his endless dedication.
Please join the football team in congratulating Mr. Barragan when you see him in the halls this week!
JV Football:
The JV Football Team suffered its first loss of the season 49-14 against Mountain View. The game was close at halftime before Mountain View created several big plays to blow it open.
Manny Hernandez ran back a Kickoff 86 yards for a Touchdown. Wyatt Gunning ran for 62 yards and scored a Touchdown. Wyatt also led the Defense with 11 tackles. Jorge Vasquez-Hernandez had 8 tackles. Eli Blake had 7 tackles and an Interception. Tristan Reilly and Brody Barton each had 6 tackles.