Viewpoint kicker Seth Frank. (Photo by Gonzo)
By Alex Gonzalez
(West Covina) — With 15 seconds left in regulation, Viewpoint kicker Seth Frank booted a 42-yard field goal to give the Patriots a 37-35 victory over Covina in the second round of the CIF SS playoffs Friday night at West Covina High School.
After giving up a late touchdown to the Colts, Viewpoint started the final drive at its 33-yard line with 51 seconds left in the fourth quarter.
Pats quarterback Zach Chulak started the series by scrambling for 23-yards to put his offense into Colt territory. He then connected with Dante Nepa twice in the series- to set up Frank for the game winner.
Early in the second half, Viewpoint was down 23-14 after Andrew Apodaca rushed for an 8-yard score. Less than two minutes later Chulak connected with Nepa for a 57-yard score to draw within two midway through the third.
At the start of the fourth quarter, Chulak connected with Michael Jones for the 43-yard score but the two point conversion failed. Viewpoint had a 28-23 lead in the final frame.
The Colts returned the favor on their next possession when Ailaoa Tauvao rushed for a 1-yard score to put his team back on top with 8:07 left to play. The Colts two point conversion attempt also failed but they regain the lead, 29-28.
Then seven plays later Chulak counter punched with a 30-yard scoring pass to Nepa to put the Patriots back on top, 34-29.
Covina did answer back when Apodaca forced his way for the 12-yard score with 51 seconds left to play in regulation.
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Viewpoint Starting O-line
Right Tackle 56 Matt Villanueva
Right Guard 52 Henry Carr
Center Ari Weintraub
Left Guard Nathan Alexander
Left Tackle N/A
“It feels amazing. We snuck into the playoffs two weeks and we didn’t think we were getting in,” said Viewpoint coach Chris Adamson. “We got a second lease on life.”
Zach Chulak 28-41 passing 387 yards 5TD
Dante Nepa 8-172 yards 2 TD
“The mistakes that we were making were on us. The only team hold us back was us,” said Nepa after the game. “I was blessed to get the ball and do what I could to help my team.”
Devin Douglas 4-25 1TD
Michael Jones 2-51 1 TD
Drew Neubauer 4-28 1 TD
Covina Starting O-line
Right Tackle 66 Andrew Fernandez
Right Guard 64 Chris Jimenez
Center 55 Matt Martinez
Left Guard 77 Zion Maae
Left Tackle 51 Darien Jones
Andrew Apodaca 19-28 passing 158 yards; 5 carries 34 yards 2 TD
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