Bishop Amat gets big plays in opening win over Valencia

Strolling down Orange Avenue in La Puente subsequent to Bishop Amat, there have been clear indicators highschool soccer was again. The scent of scorching hyperlinks and carne asada being grilled, and the sight of beef ribs being devoured have been a part of an all-out tailgating scene. One group had 9 giant Costco pizzas lined up on a desk. On the school-sponsored snack shack, scorching canines that have been $1 final yr went for $2. Bigger Lancer canines went from $2 final yr to $4.50.

On the pure grass subject at Kiefer Stadium, Valencia gamers have been most likely startled. “Our youngsters received’t know what grass is,” an assistant coach joked.

The beginning of the 2022 highschool soccer season obtained beneath method Thursday night time, and Bishop Amat followers left happy with the outcomes. Landing receptions of 78 yards by Julian Borrayo and 52 yards by Delano Franklin within the first half obtained the Lancers going en path to a 29-6 victory over defending Division 5 champion Valencia.

Franklin confirmed off his athleticism all night time, scoring three touchdowns. In addition to his first-half TD, he scored on a one-yard run, made a 48-yard landing catch and likewise had an interception. Bishop Amat held a 15-3 halftime lead, then obtained an interception from Julian Lopez to begin the second half, organising Franklin’s TD run.

Munoz completed 9 of 17 passing for 239 yards and three touchdowns.

Bishop Amat is within the Mission League, the place the arrival of Sierra Canyon goes to compel the Lancers to maintain bettering to cope with the Trailblazers, Gardena Serra and Chaminade, amongst others, to not point out a nonleague recreation in opposition to No. 2-ranked St. John Bosco.

The sport was delayed for practically half-hour with 7:15 left within the third quarter when Valencia receiver Brandon Boateng had his helmet fly off after a catch whereas being hit by two Bishop Amat gamers. He dropped to the bottom and was instantly handled by medical personnel. The officers known as a 15-yard penalty on Bishop Amat and ejected Lopez. An ambulance was known as. Boateng was seen shifting his legs and was transported to an area hospital as a precaution. He had eight catches for 83 yards and was Valencia’s finest participant.

Stacy Bey, a junior switch from Jurupa Hills, was spectacular enjoying linebacker for Bishop Amat.

Kicker Cameron Fontal made field-goal makes an attempt of 34 and 27 yards for Valencia.