By Rich Whittington<\/p>\n\n\n\n
(San Marino) -The La Canada Spartans improved to 6-0 Friday evening, defeating the host Temple City Rams, 35-0, in the Rio Hondo League opener for both teams, on the grounds of San Marino High School.<\/p>\n\n\n
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Temple City, who\u2019s own field and stadium are under renovation, are playing their home games at nearby San Marino High.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Spartans wasted little time getting on the scoreboard, converting on their first possession of the evening, as quarterback Joe Bell connected with wideout Quest Swan for an 18-yard touchdown. Swan also added the PAT, making the score 7-0 at the midpoint of the opening quarter. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Spartans added another score in the quarter, when Jakob Kim found pay dirt on a 1-yard TD blast. A second Swan PAT made the score 14-0 at the end of the first period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
La Canada added their third score of the evening when Bell broke loose on a 47-yard run. A third Swan PAT made the score 21-0 at the end of the first half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Spartans added to their lead in the third when Bell connected with Swan for a 47-yard score, their second of the evening. A fourth successful Swan PAT made the score 28-0 as the third quarter came to a close.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
La Canada scored for the final time in the fourth quarter when it executed a successful \u201cdouble-pass\u201d. Bell tossed the ball to running back Dash Paper, who connected with receiver Josh Carruthers for a 40-yard touchdown. Another Swan extra point made the score 35-0.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Spartans next contest will be on Thursday night October 10 when they will host the Pasadena Poly Panthers. Kickoff is scheduled for 6:00 PM. Temple City\u2019s next game is on Friday night October 11 when the Rams travel to Monrovia to battle the Wildcats. Kickoff is at 7:00 PM.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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