Cougars Win a Thrilling 35 - 28 Victory Over Burlingame
The Half Moon Bay Cougars kept their undefeated season rolling Friday night, battling their way to an exciting 35 - 28 road victory over Burlingame! In a back-and-forth contest that featured four ties, the Cougars showed their determination and ability to deliver when it mattered most, scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter to secure their seventh consecutive win.
The Cougar offense put together an impressive performance, finishing with 395 total yards, including 265 yards on the ground. Joedoln Flores led the rushing attack with 88 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries, including the game-winning six-yard touchdown run. Quarterback Paxton Holden contributed 84 rushing yards while completing 5 of 8 passes for 130 yards and a touchdown. Luke Pimentel and Auggie Lujan also found the end zone with rushing touchdowns.
Through the air, Levi Meighen led the receivers with three catches for 70 yards, while Anthony Frediani hauled in a 27-yard touchdown pass from Holden to open the scoring. Brandon Melo also contributed a 33-yard reception as the Cougars kept the Burlingame defense on its heels.
Defensively, the Cougars came up with important stops against a tough Burlingame offense, including a key interception. Lane Miller recorded a sack and five assisted tackles, while Tahlon Davis contributed three tackles, three assists, and a tackle for loss.
The Cougars played disciplined football, and with the victory, they improved to 7 - 0 on the season! They continue to demonstrate resilience, teamwork, and the ability to win close games as they head into the final stretch of the regular season.
Game Recap: http://www.hudl.com/v/2UTMsW
Link to Cal High Sports: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ULDYwQIO95s
Cougars are at the 3 minute mark
Link to Game Photos: https://www.maxpreps.com/photography/gallery/half-moon-bay-at-burlingame/?id=876b4707-e812-41eb-9709-10644a36e325
Rocky Perry Players of the Game
Offense- Senior OL, #51- Declan Lourenco
Defense- Senior LB, #5- Lane Miller
Special Teams- Senior Kicker, #8- Soren Brown
Scout- Junior WR/LB, #30- Joel Morales
Community Cougar: Michael Seaton
Michael Seaton was a standout player on the Cougars 2005 team who was the first in Cougar history to not only win a playoff game, but the Central Coast Section as well. His jersey number 1 was retired and Michael is now in the Half Moon Bay High School Hall of Fame. Currently, Michael is a fireman who spends all his free time coaching as well as serving at the Half Moon Bay Pop Warner Vice President. Michael currently coaches the Pop Warner 13U team as well as Little League baseball and Pirates baseball. Michael currently lives in Half Moon Bay with his wife, Ashley and his four children.
JV Football Report:
The HMB JV Football Team lost to Burlingame 34 to 6 on Friday. Brayden Davis led the team in rushing with 45 yards, scored the only Cougar touchdown and had 9 Tackles on Defense!
