November 3rd 2024.
In a highly anticipated match-up, the 11th ranked Archbishop Riordan Crusaders faced off against the 8th ranked Serra Padres. Last season, Serra had dominated Riordan in a blowout win, but this time, things would be different. Led by Vanderbilt commit Mike Mitchell, Riordan came out strong, scoring three touchdowns in the first three quarters to take a commanding 21-7 lead. Mitchell threw three touchdown passes, with Wesley Winn, Jacob Dubriwny, and Cynai Thomas all catching them, including a 45-yard grab by Thomas.
Despite Serra's run-heavy strategy and controlling the clock in the first half, Riordan was able to tie the game at 7-7 before heading into halftime. However, in the final quarter, Serra's offense came alive, with Nano Latu catching an 80-yard screen pass from Andrew Heneghan to make it 21-14. But Riordan quickly responded with a 21-yard touchdown run by Jeremiah Jones. Serra continued to fight, with Heneghan throwing a 22-yard touchdown pass to Clay Hinsdale, bringing the margin to six points with five minutes left in the game.
However, Riordan's offensive line, led by Tommy Tofi, stepped up and made sure Serra would not get the ball back. They ran out the clock and secured the 27-21 victory, improving their record to 5-4, 4-2. Serra, on the other hand, dropped to 4-5, 3-3. Their final game of the season will be against Valley Christian, and a loss would mean their first losing regular season since 2005.
Meanwhile, Riordan, who has now won three games in a row, will host St. Francis next Saturday. In another game, No. 19 Salesian dominated St. Mary's-Berkeley with a final score of 42-7. Carlton Perrilliat was the star of the game, scoring a touchdown, returning a punt for a score, and intercepting a pass for a touchdown. Running backs Isaiah Latigue, Brandon Butler, and Marcus Burke also contributed with rushing touchdowns. Roberto Mora III was perfect with all seven of his extra point attempts.
St. Mary's will finish their regular season against Vallejo at home next Saturday, while Salesian, now 8-1, 3-1, will travel to Pinole Valley on Friday. Salesian is currently tied for first place in the Tri-County Athletic League Rock Division with St. Mary's and El Cerrito. All three teams have a chance to claim a share of the league title if they win their Week 11 matchups next week.
Moving on to other games in the East Bay, Piedmont defeated Kennedy-Fremont with a score of 41-7 in the WACC Mission division. In the WACC Shoreline division, Alameda secured a 47-13 victory over San Lorenzo. In the South Bay/Peninsula, Prospect will face Sobrato, while in the PAL Bay division, Sacred Heart Prep beat Menlo-Atherton 21-7 and Menlo School defeated Palo Alto 27-14. In the PAL De Anza division, Burlingame will take on Capuchino, and in the PAL Ocean division, Carlmont will face Half Moon Bay.
In the West Catholic Athletic League, Archbishop Riordan's 27-21 victory over Serra was the highlight of the day. It was a highly competitive and exciting game, showcasing the talent and determination of both teams. We can't wait to see what the rest of the season has in store for these teams.
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