Dunn School Journalist
This past Saturday, the Earwigs lost their first game at home in a non-league competition against Valley Christian Academy. The game ended in a 33-14 victory for VCA Lions.
On the first play of the game, Connor McMorrow, a senior captain, returned the opening kickoff 20 yards. However, the Dunn offensive line could not get McMorrow to break through VCA’s defensive “wall” in the first half. The VCA’s ground game was a big factor in the Earwig’s loss. Junior halfback, Dustin Taylor, from VCA rushed 121 yards and a touchdown in 23 carries. The Dunn defense is still young, which allowed VCA’s running backs many opportunities to score.
“Our young players gave a wonderful effort in this game,” said Coach Martin. Freshman Bryce Mckibben received a 10 yards toss from Meyer and rushed for another 40 yard run to score Dunn’s second touchdown, and another freshman Jake Eisaguirre played defense during the first quarter and made big tackles showing his potential in this 8-man football game. Jonny Hogan, a junior receiver caught some long bombs from Meyer and gave an outstanding performance in his first game.
Even though Dunn football had to suffer their first lose on their home field, this will remind them to work even harder on daily practices before facing their first league game in two weeks against Laguna Blanca. This game not only presented the team’s great spirit in staying in the game, but it also showed a good potential for Dunn players to improve in future games. “We definitely have lots of space to improve, but I am really happy to see these younger kids stand up for the team,” McMorrow said.
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On left, Jonny Hogan leaps to make a completed pass from QB Corbin Meyer (right) photos by Alex Glick-Howe |
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