Lytle 41, Cole 6
Last night, the Pirates traveled to Cole HS in San Antonio.
The Pirates started off with a bang as Eli Vega took the opening kickoff back 70 yards for a TD. Malakai Castro ran in the 2-point conversion. Next series, Deven Caldera had a 35-yard TD run around the left side led by great blocking from Dustin Tumlinson and Justin Evans. Jordan Balderaz caught the 2-point conversion. In the 3rd series, Collin Aldridge had one of the most exciting runs I've seen all year, breaking several tackles and somehow keeping his balance for the touchdown, point after failed.
In the 2nd quarter, Connor Martin hooked up with Darren Martinez for a 50-yard TD pass. Brandon Frias then kicked our 1st extra point of the year through the uprights. Pirates led at the half 29 - 0.
The Cougars scored on their 1st possession of the 2nd half and then tried an onside kick. Darren Martinez took the kick 50 yards on a nice zigzag run to the "house" for a score, point after failed. Later in the 3rd quarter, Collin Aldridge hooked up with David Silva for 50-yard TD pass, point after failed.
The Pirates saw great defensive play from Albert Aguilar, Jordan Balderaz, Eli Vega and Robert Wagner.
The 8th grade improved their record to 3 - 2. Our next game is at home versus Jourdanton...don't forget to wear PINK.