Panthers Maul Kares, 51-12

Pasadena Poly's Vince Porter hauling in a pass from quarterback Parker Matthews. The Panthers victory improved them to 8-0 on the season. (Photo by Belinda Mosher)

Pasadena Poly’s Vince Porter hauling in a pass from quarterback Parker Matthews. The Panthers victory improved them to 8-0 on the season. (Photo by Belinda Mosher)

By Rich Whittington

(El Monte)- The Polytechnic Panthers improved to 8-0, as they had little problem defeating the host Rio Hondo Prep Kares, 51-12 on Friday evening.

The Panthers scoring was provided by the “Senior Trio” of quarterback Parker Mathews,
running back Griffin Carter, and wide receiver Vincent Porter. Griffin provided the ground attack, rushing for 157 yards on 18 carries and four running scores. Mathews provided the aerial game, completing 6 of 10 passes for 186 yards and two touchdown passes…one each to Carter and Porter. Porter, in addition, added a 19 yard field goal.

Rio Hondo Prep, who has experienced more than its share of injuries, suited only 15 players for the contest. The Kares did, however, manage the find the end zone twice in the game’s final moments. Their first score was provided by junior running back Domenico Chico, a 25-yard touchdown run with 9:17 remaining in the contest. The second score came on a 14-yard pass play, from junior quarterback Michael Cuda to junior tight end Kyle Horton with 3:18 remaining in regulation.

***Poly running back Griffin Carter- 218 all- purpose yards
***Poly linebacker Nick McConnell- Fumble Recovery sets up TD with :28 remaining in the first half
***Records: Poly 8-0 Overall, 2-0 League, RHP 3-5 Overall 1-1 League
***Penalties: Poly 5-55 yards RHP 6-40 yards
***The score at halftime: Poly 42- RHP 0
***The game included two successful onside kicks: one for each team
***RHP scoring contributions were provided by three juniors.
***RHP LB Jayoung Wong suffered an apparent knee injury. Wong was taken from the field by ambulance,
***Poly’s next game: Gabrielino at GHS 10/30/14. 7:00PM Kickoff
***RHP next game: Firebaugh at RHP 10/31/14. 7:00PM Kickoff

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