VARSITY GAME 8 AT LINCOLN
DISAPPOINTMENT IN STOCKTON
VARSITY
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F
Tracy 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7
Lincoln 6 | 0 | 7| 29| 42
It was a disappointing night for the Bulldogs at Lincoln as a confident 6-1 Tracy team entered the stadium, but left 6-2 (1-2 in league) after getting roughed up in the 4th quarter. The only scoring highlight for Tracy in the game was a kickoff return for a score by Maddix Severson early in the 4th quarter.
The score was close through 3 quarters and Tracy had several scoring opportunities but could not get the ball in the end zone or through the uprights. In the 4th quarter, Lincoln stepped on the gas and pulled way ahead to finish off the Bulldogs and give their student body something big to celebrate on Homecoming night.
The Bulldogs (6-2 / 1-2) return home as they will celebrate Senior Night next week vs 1st place St. Mary's in Game 9 of the season.
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St. Mary's (now 3-0) defeated Edison (2-1) with a field goal in overtime 18-15.
Other scores
Lodi 48 - Kimball 6
West 0 - Chavez 49
Turlock 30 - Pitman 6
Manteca 43-Oakdale 35
Ripon 28 - Sonora 21
VARSITY GAME 7 AT LODI
DOGS CRUISE TO VICTORY IN LODI
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F
Tracy 21 | 7 | 20 | 0 | 48
Lodi 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7
After giving up a quick 7 points on the opening drive, the Bulldogs got down to business and put up 48 unanswered points on the Flames Friday night to improve to 6-1 / 1-1 in league.
Trailing 7-0, Brady Brown immediately went deep to Jayden Ballard McClellan who got brought down at the 3 yard line. Brown would keep it himself on a subsequent play and leap into the end zone. The extra point by Miguel Pena tied the game at 7.
Brown was far from done on the evening as he then broke free on a 50 yard quarterback keeper to give Tracy a 14-7 lead (point after by Conner Giulliaci) with 4:04 left in the first quarter.
First quarter scoring ended when Brown connected with McClellan again who this time got into the end zone with 43 seconds left. The extra point by Pena made it 21-7.
Early in the 2nd quarter, AJ Saenz intercepted a Lodi pass but his return was brought back due to a penalty. The offense would eventually score on a short pass from Brown to Dominic Bellini giving Tracy a 28-7 lead heading into halftime.
Tracy continued its dominance in the third quarter putting up another 20 points. On the 2nd play of the 3rd quarter, Brown scrambled 53 yards for another touchdown. About 2 minutes later he did it again from 25 yards out.
Tracy would would get one more touchdown from Jacoby Johnson (his first of the year) with 2:44 to go in the 3rd.
From there the defense kept Lodi in check and brought home the 6th win of the season.
Coach Oh Postgame Comments:
"We had an interesting week of practice leading up to tonight's game. There was something about coming off the loss last week to Edison and the preparation for this game that caused us to not have a smooth week, therefore we made some adjustments in our starting lineup initially. We are stressing to our players that we are setting standards, building a long term culture, and teaching some life lessons while we play the game of football."
"I was proud of how the players adjusted to some of the tweaks Lodi threw at us to start the game. We adjusted on the fly and I was pleased with not only our players but how the coaching staff made the quick tactical adjustments."
"With regard to next week, I know that Lincoln is very physical and athletic and they played Edison extremely tough tonight. I expect it will be one of our most challenging games of the season next week."
Regional Scores
Edison 51 - Lincoln 48
St. Mary's 56 - Kimball 0
McNair 52 - West 12
EDISON
INTENSE BATTLE BUT TRACY TAKES FIRST LOSS
VARSITY
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | F
Edison 0 | 7 | 14 | 0 | 21
Tracy 0 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 14
Edison bought their swagger and displayed it pre-game, but Tracy met them at midfield and let them know they would match them head to head. Once the play started on the field, both teams demonstrated they were prepared to back up the talk with solid play all night long.
Tracy turnovers and some key injuries throughout the game were likely a deciding factor in the Bulldogs not achieving a win. Coach Oh expressed his pride for the team as they fought hard and showed they possess an upper level toughness and tenacity this year.
Q1: The Bulldogs put together a promising drive across midfield to start the game, but a fumble gave Edison their first opportunity which they took down to the 3 yard line before the Bulldogs put up a valiant defensive stand to prevent the Vikings from scoring.
Q2: Edison would break the 0-0 deadlock in the 2nd quarter on a 36 yard run at the 7:47 mark to take a 7-0 lead. Brady Brown and Maddix Severson responded with the first of two long pass completions on the night. Brown would finish the drive on a two yard keeper with 4:08 left The extra point was blocked 7-6.
With the Bulldog defense playing strong, the offense got another drive going down to the Edison 29, but a penalty pushed the Dogs back and ultimately the drive stalled before the half.
Q3: Edison opened the 3rd with a 37 yard touchdown pass extending their lead to 14-6. Tracy turned over the ball again around the Edison 46. The Vikes capitalized again completing a 27 yard touchdown pass with 2:14 left in the 3rd to go up 21-6
Tracy responded immediately with a strong kickoff return by Jordan Alvarado. Brady Brown and TJ Fonua worked the ball in the red zone with Fonua taking it in for the last yard. Brown would keep the ball on the 2 point conversion but that would be the end of the scoring on the night at 21-14.