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Tyler Nevens had a big game for the Conqs (Photo by Duane Barker)

By Rich Whittington

The Wilson Wildcats were no match for the visiting Los Altos Conquerors, as the Conquerors beat the Wildcats, 47-7, Friday evening at Dave Merrill Stadium.

Los Altos utilized a “quick strike” offense, scoring on three separate one play possessions. While the night belonged to Los Altos, the game belonged to

Tyler Nevens, who ran for touchdowns of 14, 40, and 60 yards, while catching a touchdown pass of 26 yards. Nevens finished the evening with 8 carries for 154 yards, and four touchdowns…while playing in only the first half of the contest.

Defensively, the Conquerors feasted on an abundance of Wilson turnovers. Linebacker Andrew Orozco recovered two Wildcat fumbles. and not to be left out, DL Jayson Jones got one.

Linebacker Joey Miner, DL Kiel Caal, and DL Arturo Vargas recovered a Wilson fumble. The final Wilson turnover, an interception, was added by DB Robert Ramirez.

The game began with the Wildcats losing starting quarterback Joe Figueroa. Figueroa suffered a wrist injury on the second play of the game, and did not return to the contest.

The Wildcats avoided a shutout when, with 4:25 remaining in the game, replacement QB Jonathan Gonzales scored on a 75 yard TD run.

• Los Altos QB Michael Campbell: 4 for 10, 75 yards, 26 yard TD pass (Only played in the first half.)
• Wilson RB/QB Jonathan Gonzales had 7 carries for 96 yards and 1 touchdown.
• Second half was played with a running clock.
• The halftime score: Los Altos 23- Wilson 0
• Turnovers: Wilson 7 Los Altos 0
• Los Altos Defensive Lineman Arturo Vargas: 29 yard fumble recovery for a score.
• Penalties: Los Altos 3 for 40 yards- Wilson 3 for 20 yards
• Next up for Los Altos is Glendora at Citrus College Friday night.
• Wilson will travel to La Puente Friday night.