CdM’s very own junior varsity football team took on University last Friday in their third league game. CdM started out slow, only scoring two points in the first half against University High school. But, the score quickly changed as CdM put up another 28 points to beat the Trojans 30-0.

Corona del Mar’s defense was once again shutdown against University, allowing only a few first downs and only a few good runs. As for the offense, once the ball was put into the red zone, it would stop and University would quickly gain possession.

“It was really frustrating. We would drive it all the way down the field, but we could never score,” stated junior Brian Smith. This would all change for CdM as they entered the second half with the ball. On their second possession, Corona drove the ball 65 yards down the field, with the drive resulting in a touchdown pass to sophomore Matt English. With another quick stop for the CdM defense, the offense got the ball back on University’s 30 yard line. In two plays, both being the same, Erik Fisher ran the ball for another CdM touchdown.

Kevin Kitzens would quickly add to the CdM score as he also ran the ball into the endzone against the dwindling University defense. CdM’s offense had finally found its groove, scoring 21 points in the third and fourth quarter. As the final minutes on the clock counted down, the CdM defense took the field against University on the 40 yard line. As soon as University got the ball, they gave it up. A pass over the middle was intercepted by linebacker Jack Kanen who ran it back for thirty yards before fumbling. Luckily, the ball was recovered by corner Kyle Sherburne who ran the ball for another six points. Kicker Grant Garret put up the kick to make the final score of the game 30-0.