The Diamond Bar football team’s 2013 season comes to an end. After an exciting win over the reigning CIF champs Downey Vikings 63-29, the Brahmas could not keep up with the La Serna Lancers losing 51-7. It was a rollercoaster year for the Brahmas as they finish the season with an overall record of 7-5 and a Hacienda League record of 3-3. It is a vast improvement from last year’s overall record of 4-6.
Before the match, the Brahmas came into the game with their heads up high. Winning their first CIF game in over a decade, DB had all the momentum it needed against Lancers. However that was not enough, as the Lancers scored early and fast. In their first possession of the game , Lancers quickly ran the ball up the sidelines to the endzone, scoring the first points of the game. LS would not stop their offensive power as they lead 31-0 by halftime.
The Brahmas’ offense would show some firepower as they scored on their first possession of the second half. Junior co-captain and quarterback Tyler Peterson threw a slant pass to junior wide receiver Cordell Broadus for an easy score. However, those are the only points for the Brahmas as they outmatched and lost 51-7.
Peterson finished the season with 1969 passing yards and a total of 25 touchdowns. Heavily recruited by colleges, Broadus had 60 receptions for 685 yards with eight touchdowns. The 6’2 athlete is currently ranked as the number two receiver in California and the sixth receiver in the nation.
The Brahmas’ season was something that the school will not forget. It featured a brawl that led to many suspensions handed out by CIF, a forfeit to the Rowland Raiders, and a three peat of the Branding Iron game. Senior co-captain running back Tyler Brown had a monster season with 1096 rushing yards and 21 touchdowns.
With the season coming to a close, the Brahmas are looking forward the 2014 season. DB will have junior wide receiver and defensive back Kanya Bell back after suffering an ACL injury early in the season. Bell finished the 2012 season with 45 passes for 755 yards and eight touchdowns. Peterson will have many offensive weapons next year with Bell, Broadus, and junior wide receiver Austin Cox.
Throughout the season, the Brahmas did not play with junior football star Antonio Hull. With the West Covina transfer now eligible to play the next full season, the Brahmas are something everyone should keep an eye on for the 2014 season.
