Story Published:
Oct 13, 2009 at 4:52 PM PDT
Story Updated:
Oct 13, 2009 at 4:52 PM PDT
It took the state’s 10th-ranked football team to hand Warren High School its first loss.
Vista Murrieta (5-0), in the 10th spot in Maxpreps.com’s poll this week, defeated the Bears, 42-28 last Friday in a nonleague game.
The Bears, who open San Gabriel Valley League play Friday at Dominguez, are 4-1.
They moved the ball well themselves, but couldn’t stop the Broncos.
Jesse Callier had a big game in defeat, carrying 16 times for 149 yards and returning four kickoffs for 146 yards, including a long of 86 yards.
Quarterback Sam Bettancourt was 15-of-23 for 180 yards and two touchdowns, both to Bailey Cowins (six catches for 96 yards). Jamil Magee ran for a pair of TDs for Warren.
Kevin Cabrera led the Bears on defense with seven solo tackles and three assists.
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Desmond Williams carried 11 times for 205 yards and two TDs and James Grisom passed for 114 yards and three scores to lead Lynwood (3-2) to a 55-20 rout of Lawndale in a nonleague game. Williams also recovered a fumble in the end zone for another score and Grisom ran for a TD.
Now on a three-game winning streak, the Knights host Paramount Friday at Lynwood Middle School in a San Gabriel Valley League opener.
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Larreon White carried 12 times for 119 yards and a TD and Benny Perez carried 11 times for 109 yards and two scores to lead Bellflower past Artesia, 31-7 in a Suburban League game.
Isaac Lee had a pair of interceptions for the Bucs (1-5, 1-1). Artesia is 0-5, 0-1.
Bellflower hosts Mayfair (2-4, 2-0) Friday. The Monsoons defeated Glenn, 46-24 in their last outing. It was the 51st consecutive league win for them.
Dejon Bernard led Glenn (3-3, 0-2) with 65 yards rushing and 73 on four receptions. He played receiver, running back and quarterback.
Glenn takes on Norwalk (5-0) at Excelsior Stadium Friday. The Lancers had a bye last week.