Post by AztecWilliam on Sept 21, 2012 22:19:02 GMT -8
Most prognosticators probably had Torrey Pines as a heavy favorite to beat the Vista Panthers tonight. After all, Torrey Pines had beaten the team that had beaten highly regarded Helix. And, in case you were unaware of this fact, Helix absolutely stomped the Panthers two weeks ago. It was beginning to look like a very bad year for Dan Williams' Vista team. Guess what? It did not play out that way.
In a game featuring two very strong defenses, the Panther emerged victors in a 2-0 win. That's right. . . TWO TO NOTHING!. The Falcons muffed a snap from center in a punting situation in the second period that resulted in a safety. That's it, not an offensive point was scored the whole game.
Vista's offense did manage a couple of drives, but they came to naught. One very big positive for the Panthers was the return of tough running back Jacob Bedford, who ran for nearly 100 yards. Nevertheless, this was a game in which the defenses dominated. Yes, Vista came close to scoring a TD a couple of times, but the Falcons would not yield.
I still can't get over it! ! ! 2-0 ! ! ! When was the last time that happened in local HS football game. Or in a FB game at any level?
Time will tell whether this improbable victory marks the beginning of another Panther turnaround such as the one they mounted a year ago when, after for an 0-4 start, they won 7 of their last 9.
AzWm
In a game featuring two very strong defenses, the Panther emerged victors in a 2-0 win. That's right. . . TWO TO NOTHING!. The Falcons muffed a snap from center in a punting situation in the second period that resulted in a safety. That's it, not an offensive point was scored the whole game.
Vista's offense did manage a couple of drives, but they came to naught. One very big positive for the Panthers was the return of tough running back Jacob Bedford, who ran for nearly 100 yards. Nevertheless, this was a game in which the defenses dominated. Yes, Vista came close to scoring a TD a couple of times, but the Falcons would not yield.
I still can't get over it! ! ! 2-0 ! ! ! When was the last time that happened in local HS football game. Or in a FB game at any level?
Time will tell whether this improbable victory marks the beginning of another Panther turnaround such as the one they mounted a year ago when, after for an 0-4 start, they won 7 of their last 9.
AzWm
