November 16th 2024.
The game between De La Salle and San Marin on Friday night was nothing short of a blowout, despite the new format introduced by the NCS this season. The format placed the top eight teams, regardless of enrollment, into the Open/Division I bracket. Unfortunately for San Marin, they drew the toughest opponent of them all, the powerhouse that is De La Salle.
The game started off with a bang as De La Salle recovered an onside kick and quickly scored a touchdown on just three snaps. They continued to dominate throughout the first half, ending with a 32-point lead. San Marin tried to hold off the Spartans, but their efforts were no match for the juggernaut that is De La Salle.
Despite being down by such a large margin, San Marin did not give up and even managed to score a touchdown in the second half. However, it was not enough to close the gap as De La Salle quickly responded with another touchdown, extending their lead to 42-10. The final score was a true testament to the strength and dominance of De La Salle, who now advances to the Open final next week against either Pittsburg or Clayton Valley Charter.
This win marks De La Salle's 32nd consecutive section title and their 41st overall. Their record against NCS opponents now stands at an impressive 276-0-1 since their last loss in 1991 to Pittsburg. It's safe to say that De La Salle has solidified their position as the top team in the NCS.
As for San Marin, despite the tough loss, they can hold their heads high knowing they gave it their all against such a formidable opponent. They may have been the underdogs in this game, but they have proven themselves to be a strong team, having won lower-division state championships in 2021 and 2022. As the NCS continues to introduce new formats, we can only hope to see more exciting and competitive games like this one.
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