(Alhambra) – Noah Rodriguez completed 10 of 22 for 165 yards and a touchdown to lead Alhambra to a 21-20 win over LA Wilson Friday night at Moor Field.
Vito Russell had four receptions for 75 yards including a 24-yard TD grab. The Moors scored all of their points in the second quarter on Russell’s touchdown catch, Raul Cortez’s 84-yard kickoff return and an 85-yard interception return by Sebastian Velasco.
Wilson’s Daniel Arreola scored his second touchdown of the game on a five-yard run with 6:48 left in the third quarter to cut the Alhambra lead to 21-20. Scott Clark blocked Anahi Garcia’s extra point attempt to keep the lead at one.
Raul Cortez intercepted a last ditch Wilson pass at the one-yard line with five seconds left for the Moors to preserve the victory.
Alhambra improved to 4-0 with the victory while Wilson lost its first to drop to 3-1.
*Information provided by Ron Vrooman,
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Alhambra we are looking for a game 3 next year. Can you squeeze us in? LOL
Coach eric is finally turn a corner with Alhambra.