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TheReedleyExponent B4Thursday, September13,2018 Reedley Youth Soccer
More than 500 gathered at Reedley College on Sept. 8 for the Reedley Youth Soccer league opening ceremony.
The youngsters ranged in age from four to 14.
Following the ceremony, games started at various sites around the Reedley College campus.
Here are a few pictures from the event.
Photos by Chris Aguirre / The Exponent
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Matt Tiger had a 70-yard touchdown run in the first quarter to cut the Quincy High lead to 7-6.
Immanuel then took a 12-6 lead in the second quarter on a 72-yard touchdown run by Tiger.
Later in the second quar- ter, Tiger connected with Chris Gurrola on a 25-yard touchdown pass that gave the Eagles a 18-13 lead.
Immanuel led 34-13 at halftime.
The Eagles then scored on a 10-yard touchdown run by Gurrola and a 54-yard touch- down pass from Tiger to Der-
ek Wood that gave the Eagles a 48-13 lead.
Gurrola ended the game with four receptions for 109 yards and two touchdowns
Tiger connected with Win- ston Williams late in the game on a 10-yard touchdown pass that clinched the game for Im- manuel.
Tiger scored six touch- downs in the game to lead the Eagles.
He went 9-for-13 for 214 yards and four touchdowns.
Tigers also had 11 carries for 189 yards and two touch- downs.
“Matt had an unbelievable game. Taking the role of quar- terback due to an injury, he re- ally showed leadership on the field,” Riddle said. “His ability
to embrace the leadership role as a junior is very welcomed. He plays hard always, even when banged up.”
Riddle also was happy with the play of Williams, Wood and Gurolla.
“Winston Williams is a force on the field, even though a soph- omore. Both sides of the ball usually find him in the middle of the mix,” Riddle said. “Derek Wood and Chris Gurrola played solid games. Their senior lead- ership is very welcome as well as their talent.”
Riddle also said that Wolf- gang Hoffman and Michael Kawagoe played well on the offensive line.
Riddle said that he still be- lieves the team can improve as the season moves along.
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ment Friday and Saturday, Sept. 13 and 14, in Visalia.
Reedley High then will start the defense of their North Yosemite League Championship on Tuesday, Sept. 18, against Fresno High at Reedley High School.
Tatmi said the team is staying focused on their goals and not on the record.
“As the season has pro- gressed, the team has contin- ued to remained focused on
“I think we can be much better. We have some very tough games ahead, so the opportunity to be tested by fire is certainly ahead of us.” Riddle said.
Riddle said he was hap- py with the effort the team showed in their game against Quincy High, which required the Eagles to make a six-hour drive.
“Our trip to Quincy was abnormal for a high school football team. Considering all of the distractions that come with a game like, the boys were great,” Riddle Said. “Both the junior varsity and varsity teams had big wins and we look forward to a spir- ited contest against a great CVC program.”
getting better. We go into every match believing that we can compete with anyone,” Tatami said. “The team understands that we take every single match very seriously and that their effort sometimes may make the difference. With so many seniors and very strong team leadership, the work needed and adjustments being made are never a problem. The team focus has always been to reach the post season and find success there, so their overall mind set continues to never look back, but to look forward.”
Tatami also said that he
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Reedley College a 16-6 lead. Late in the second quar- ter, Isaiah Tigler, Reedley College cornerback, inter- cepted a Samples pass and returned it 87 yards for a touchdown to give the Tigers
a 23-6 lead at halftime. After Yuba College cut the Reedley College lead to 23-13 with 6:08 left in the third quarter, Reedley Col- lege answered right back and scored on their ensuing possession when Nicholas Clarke connected with Dan- iel Baca on a 45-yard touch-
down pass.
This gave the Tigers a
30-13 lead after three quar- ters of play.
The 49ers scored on an interception return to open the fourth quarter and cut the Tigers lead to 30-20.
Johnson connected with Mason Layton on a 70-yard touchdown pass with 10:30 left in the game to extend the Tigers lead to 37-20.
Johnson ended the game going 23-for-36 for 284 yards and two touchdown passes. He also had 13 carries for 54 yards and one touchdown. Layton had five receptions for 96 yards and one touch- down, while Andy Pierre- Antonie had five catches for 49 yards and one touchdown.
Everest Jennings led the Reedley College defense with seven tackles, while Lazavier Moore had six. Ti-
hopes the team can continue to keep playing the way he knows they are capable of playing.
“The team’s success to this point has been the ef- forts made by every player and their understanding of their role in what we are trying to accomplish. We have also been able to do this by being on the road as we have only played two home matches. The closeness of the team is extraordinary and really helps to bond the team,” Tatami said. “That closeness also helps in the
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three quarters of play and scored one final time in the fourth quarter.
Danny Cortez scored on a 2-yard touchdown run with 1:34 left in the third quarter to extend the Pirates lead to 39-7.
Cortez also had a 56-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter to secure the victory.
Gabaldon ended the game 8-for-9 for 172 yards and three touchdowns.
Gabaldon also had one rushing touchdown, while Max Alvarez had one rushing touchdown.
Cortez had 12 carries for 190 yards and two touch- downs.
Javier Perez, Israel Vildo- sola and Devin Decker each had one touchdown.
RHS Girls Tennis
The Reedley High Pirates
gler, D'Angelo Johnson and Williams each had one inter- ception.
“We are so much more complete on the offensive side of the ball. We have built the roster to the point were now it is just can we go and win matchups,” Marty said. “We have what it takes and the confidence to win foot- ball games. We are learn- ing how to win and having guys step up and make the game changing play. Our de- fense made some plays and Randall Johnson and Mason Layton made a play to end the game.”
Marty was thrilled by the crowd support that was shown to the team against Yuba College.
“I really attribute the community support to the investment we have made in the community as a pro- gram. We volunteer at least once a month for an event in the community,” Marty said. “Whether it is setting up for a street fair or a breast can- cer awareness type deal. You will see our players out there doing stuff year round. We have invested into the greater Reedley area and they are giving back. This is the best community support I have seen. We are starting to give them winning foot- ball again.”
matches as they will always count on each other for sup- port when needed. We have another big week coming up with two away matches and the Visalia Tournament. The team again faces a big chal- lenge, which I believe they will continue to rise up and meet.
I hope that once we are done with the pre-season match schedule and are able to come home, that we will continue to receive the ex- traordinary support from the community that we have been given.”
girls tennis team started de- fense of their North Yosemite League Championship on Sept. 11 at Roosevelt High.
No score was available at presstime.
The Pirates then will host McLane High School on Thursday, Sept. 13.
They then will compete in the Redwood Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15 in Visalia, before a match against Sunnyside High School on Tuesday, Sept. 18, at Reedley High School.
RHS Water Polo
The Reedley High boys and girls water polo teams will play Exeter High School on Thursday, Sept. 13 in Ex- eter.
The boys team will then compete in the Sunnyside Tournament on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14 and 15.
Both teams then will open NYL play on Tuesday, Sept. 18 against Fresno High.
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Mason Layton, Reedley College receiver, celebrates after scoring a touchdown in the Tigers win over Yuba College on Sept. 7 in Reedley.
Titans QB sets records
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Zack Ramirez, Orange Cove High quarterback, set two school records in the Titans 52-6 win over Farmersville High on Aug. 31. Ramirez set the record for most pass completions in a game with 21, and most passing yards in a game with 284 yards. The Titans are currently 4-0 on the season after defeating Corcoran High 41-0 on Sept. 7 in Corcoran. They will host Riverdale High on Sept. 14 in Orange Cove.
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The Reedley High Pirates girls tennis team will open North Yosemite League play on Thursday, Sept. 13 against McLane High School in Reedley.