Arroyo may have some struggles out of the gate, but quarterback Chaz Miller has been terrific. (Photo by Steven Mercado)
By Rich Whittington
(El Monte)- The Arroyo Knights came back from a 17-7 halftime deficit, scoring 28 unanswered second half points, to defeat the visiting Montebello Oilers, 35-15, Friday evening at B.L. Bergstrom Stadium.
The Oilers controlled the first half. Junior running back Isaac Mendibles set the early tone with two first half touchdown runs of 22 and 24-yards, respectively. Additionally, senior kicker Enrique Lozano added a 45-yard field goal.
Arroyo’s only score of the half came on a 20-yard scamper by junior running back Thein Luu. Luu was forced into service as a result of injuries to senior running backs Gabriel Gomez and Randy Amezcua. At this point, the Oilers seemed to have the game in hand, but it was not to be.
Arroyo’s answer to Montebello’s dominance was the right arm of senior quarterback Chaz Miller. Miller completed 27 of 37 passes for 304 yards and three second half touchdowns. Targets proved to be plentiful, as Miller connected with seven different receivers. Scoring passes were caught by senior Moises Medrano (43 yards), senior David Cortero (10 yards), and senior Anthony Barcelo (15 yards). The balance of the Arroyo scoring came on defense, when senior defensive back Andrew Guardado scored on a 15-yard fumble recovery.
***Montebello quarterback Eric Bruesch: 17 of 28 for 188 yards.
***Montebello kicker Enrique Lozano: 2 PAT’s. 1 Field Goal, 3 Touchbacks
***Montebello defensive back Ivan Manriquez- INT 5:56 in Q2
***Total Offense: Arroyo 360 yards, Montebello 311 yards
***Total Penalties: Arroyo 9-85 yards, Montebello 10-75 yards
***The score at halftime: Montebello 17- Arroyo 7
***Arroyo Receiving Leader- David Cotero 12 Catches for 150 yards
***Arroyo Rushing Leader- Thien Luu 16 Carries for 49 yards
***Montebello’s next contest is Friday, 9/19/14, against the El Rancho Dons at Montebello High School.
***Arroyo will host the Rowland Raiders on 9/19/14. Game time: 7:00PM.
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