SJCC Beats Los Medanos 38-20
The SJCC Jaguars won their second straight road game with a convincing victory over the Los Medanos Mustangs.
For the second week in a row, the San José City College Jaguars scored a convincing win (38-20) on the road, this time over the Los Medanos Mustangs in Pittsburg.
The first quarter began with San José taking control of the game. Jesse R. Lajes of SJCC made an impressive 5-yard run into the end zone, giving his team an early lead. The extra point by Matt Mirton was successful, and San José took a 7-0 lead. The SJCC offense continued to dominate, and Trent Cousens connected with Lajes for a 10-yard touchdown pass. Owen Lagos made the extra point, extending San José's lead to 14-0.
In the second quarter, Los Medanos finally found their rhythm. Marques Singleton returned a punt for an incredible 56-yard touchdown, putting LMC on the scoreboard. However, their two-point conversion attempt failed, leaving the score at 14-6. San José quickly retaliated with a 9-yard touchdown pass from Cousens to Anthony Jones. Roland Legaspi's extra point was good, and SJCC increased their lead to 21-6.
The third quarter saw San José continue their offensive dominance. Cousens connected with Legaspi for a 6-yard touchdown pass, and Mirton's extra point was successful, pushing SJCC's lead to 28-6. Los Medanos fought back, with De'ovion Hill scoring a 2-yard rushing touchdown. Octavio Santero made the extra point, reducing the deficit to 28-13.
Entering the final quarter, San José remained in control. Cousens connected with Zion Owens for a 12-yard touchdown pass, and Lagos' extra point was good. SJCC extended their lead to 35-13. Mirton added a 22-yard field goal to the scoreboard, giving San José a comfortable 38-13 advantage. Los Medanos managed to score one last touchdown, with Brenden Bush finding Singleton for a 5-yard pass. Santero made the extra point, making the final score 38-20.
The game showcased the offensive prowess of San José, with Cousens leading the team with four touchdown passes. Lajes and Jones were key targets for Cousens, each contributing a touchdown reception. The SJCC defense also played a vital role in their victory, limiting Los Medanos to only 20 points.
This victory brings San Jose's record to 2-1, while Los Medanos falls to 2-2. Both teams showed determination and skill throughout the game, but San Jose ultimately emerged as the stronger team.