Moors Go Head-to-Head Against Rams
In football’s preseason match on Friday, Sept. 12,
the AHS Moors came face-to-face against the Temple City Rams.
MOOR photo by SHANNON KHA
BRIANA THAI
Staff Writer
On Friday, Sept. 12, the varsity football team went up against the Temple City Rams at Moor Field in their first home game. As the game began, the stands filled up and the crowd’s anticipation continued to grow.
“We are going to win with the help and support of the fans and cheerleaders. This will be our best game of the season,” Jerry Desantis, AHS Athletic Director said.
The game began with the Rams receiving the kickoff. Four minutes into the game, Temple City scored 7 points with a completed touchdown and an extra point. On the ensuing possession, the Moors pushed for the fourth down recovery, but was forced to play defense again after the unsuccessful run to the 30-yard line. At the end of the first quarter, the Rams led 0-7.
The team pushed through the beginning of the second quarter, but was unsuccessful in attempt to tie the game at 7 apiece. After Temple City received the ball, the Rams fumbled and gave the Moors a chance to even the score. Alhambra scored their first touchdown following the turnover, tying the game. Soon after, Temple City scored another touchdown but missed the extra point, leaving the score at 7-13 leading into halftime.
The Moors started the second half of the game with the ball, but soon lost it at the 50-yard line. Six minutes into the quarter, Temple City scored another touchdown making the score 7-20. The Moors drove the ball down the field all the way until the third quarter ended.
As the last quarter started, the Moors scored to make the game 14-20. Temple City tried again but failed to score on their fourth down, and the ball was given to the Moors. But the Rams came back with an interception and touchdown, bringing the score to 14-27. This deficit would prove to be too much for the Moors to overcome as the Rams prevailed with a final score of 14-33.
“We have improved from our previous two games, and I think we will do [well] moving forward in the season.” sophomore receiver Dominic Wilson said.
Although they are currently on a three game losing streak, the Moors expect to improve throughout the season.
“We have made significant improvements each week and I expect that we will continue to do so,” Head Coach Eric Bergstrom said.