FOOTBALL | The Brahmas add another win onto their record sheet with senior Tyler Brown leading the way.
Determined to comeback after a devastating loss the previous week to the Norwalk Lancers, 48-10, the Diamond Bar football team destroyed the San Dimas Saints 40-28 behind the play of senior running back and co-captain Tyler Brown and junior wide receiver Cordell Broadus.
The Brahmas now have a record of 2-1 and are tied for second behind Los Altos’ record of 3-0. “We responded really well today from last week’s game,” head coach Ryan Maine said.
Right from the start, DB’s offense was clicking as they scored on its first possession of the game by a running touchdown from Brown. As usual, the 5’8” senior had a spectacular game with 136 running yards, nine tackles, a recovered fumble, and three touchdowns.
After holding the Saints to a three and out, the Brahmas obtained great field possession as junior punt returner Cameron Hayes juked and out ran defenders for a 70 yard return. Senior running back, Tyron Kelley, finished the drive with a one-yard touchdown. DB was now up 13-0 after a failed two point conversion.
Even though the Saints were one-dimensional with the run, the Brahmas’ defense could not stop their run offense. SD would take the lead as it scored 14 unanswered points, all rushing touchdowns. With eight minutes to go in the half, the Brahmas would answer back with a 35 yard rushing touchdown by Brown. In their next possession, DB’s offense would not stop as junior quarterback and co-captain Tyler Peterson scored another touchdown. The Brahmas entered halftime with a 27-14 lead.
With overflowing momentum all on their side by the start of the third quarter, the Brahmas scored yet another touchdown by their star running back, Brown. The senior found an open hole near the sidelines and ran 35 yards to the endzone. After a blocked extra point field goal, the Brahmas were leading 33-14.
After keeping the Saints scoreless on their next two possessions, the Brahmas scored again. Peterson threw the ball to Broadus for a 30-yard touchdown pass. Peterson looked completely fine despite his head injury that caused him to leave the previous game against the Lancers. Peterson’s main target, Broadus, had an excellent game with a season high of 10 receptions with 143 yards and a touchdown. Without injured junior wide receiver Kanya Bell, Broadus stepped up and took command of the passing game.
DB stalled the remainder of the game and won with the score of 40-28. “San Dimas is a great football team. So we had to be strong and physical against the Saints’ disciplined team,” Maine said.
Even though the Brahmas’ defense gave up 243 rushing yards to SD, they only allowed 89 passing yards. Senior linebackers Chris Torres and Josh Sanchez played spectacular defense as they had a combined total of 33 tackles. The defense also had three sacks.