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By Matt Schuler 

(Walnut)-Cameron Siete did all he could for his Mustangs, scoring all four touchdowns to lead a late game rally, but it wasn’t enough as Walnut fell short to Covina 33-28 on its home field Friday night at Kenn Gunn Stadium.

Just before halftime, Covina quarterback Emilo Zertuche found Christian Padilla for a 35-yard touchdown pitch and catch to give the Colts their biggest lead at 28-7

Down 27-8 at halftime, Siete came out in the third and led his team down the field on a 10-play drive and score. Finding Cody Lepp on the 13-yard back shoulder fade in the end zone, cutting the deficit to 27-15 with 4:37 on the clock.

Late in the fourth, and down 12, the Mustang (1-3) defense forced Zertuche to fumble and Walnut’s Christopher Cuevas came up with the ball from under the pile. Five plays later, Siete scored on eight yard Keeper and the Mustangs trailed 27-21 with 7:22 in the fourth.

Thats when Covina (3-1) took over.

Within the blink of an eye, the ensuing kick return was taken to the house on a display of pure speed by Michael Peters, pushing the lead back up to 33-21.

Siete led the Mustangs down the field for one more score, hitting Rene McGowen for a 33-yard TD down the seam to make it 33-28

Siete finished his night with over 300 total yards and 4 touchdowns.

Covina kicks off league play next week against Northview and Walnut opens league against Bonita.