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|Chavez’s Johnnie Lockridge stiff arms Modesto-Gregori’s Josh Debow during Friday’s game at Chavez High. CALIXTRO ROMIAS/THE RECORD
By The Record
Posted Aug. 28, 2016 at 12:01 AM
Pass Happy?
You think that maybe La Te’f Grim likes the passing game?
The new Chavez High coach had his two quarterbacks throw 50 passes in Friday night’s 55-14 loss to Modesto-Gregori. And it was by design, and not simply because the Titans were playing from behind.
Senior John Michael Supangan and junior Jamal Fullard both showed promise, and could have done better if Titan receivers hadn’t dropped so many passes. So who ultimately gets the job? “I think we’ll play them both next week (versus Cordova) and see if we can make a decision from that point,” Grim said.
— By Mike Klocke, Record Staff Writer
Time After Time
After the scoreboard clock malfunctioned with 8:37 left in the game at West’s Steve Lopez Stadium, Lathrop coach Joe Pirillo was doubly concerned that his Spartans were running out of time trailing the Wolf Pack 14-13 with time running out.
An official on the field had to keep relaying the estimated time left up to the press box and the announcers passed it along to both teams.
— By Scott Niendorf, Record Correspondent
A Swiss Army Knife
Franklin’s Julian Serrano did everything well, from the mundane to the miraculous, to begin his second season as starting quarterback. Serrano, a senior, completed 22 of 28 passes through the first three quarters of the Yellowjackets’ 26-21 win at Linden: a 79 percent clip. He also fired four touchdowns, three to Damion Pursley and one to Juan Castillo.
Perhaps most impressively, Serrano turned three would-be sacks into three circus runs for gains and a total of 30 yards. Serrano had an early interception, but thereafter, orchestrated Franklin’s first official game in a shotgun spread offense with style. “He has more confidence in his offensive line now,” Franklin coach Larry Thompson said. “He can see that hole when he has to run. The O-line gave him confidence, and that’s why he was able to be more poised back there.”
—By Thomas Lawrence, Record Staff Writer
Blue Chip Blues
Lincoln ran straight into Cal-Hi Sports’ reigning “Mr. Football” in its 2016 opener, the debut of first-year coach Anthony Martinez. Antioch torched Lincoln 67-38 behind Alabama verbal commit and running back Najee Harris, who tallied four touchdowns total, rushing for 173 yards, grabbing a 35-yard TD reception and even adding an interception. Lincoln’s “Code Red” Air Raid offense did hold its own, and Miquan Maxey returned a kick for a touchdown, but it wasn’t enough against the San Francisco Chronicle’s No. 3-ranked Bay Area team. Lincoln’s home opener is next, at 7:15 p.m. next Friday against Turlock-Pitman at Spanos Stadium in Stockton.
— By Thomas Lawrence, Record Staff Writer
Gridiron Cuisine
The Ripon Indians came up a little short in their 22-19 opening-night loss to the Division IV-A state champion Sierra Timberwolves, but they scored big time at the concession stands.
The food choices at Stouffer Field in Ripon includes a huge, delicious tri-tip sandwich which can match up against any in the area. Cost is $8, and it’s a full meal served with a smile.
So fans, how does your team’s game-night menu match up? Let us know at sports@recordnet.com.
— By Scott Linesburgh, Record Staff Writer
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