Another game, another loss.
In the last football game of the year, the Scots lost 50-13 on Nov. 4 against the Sequoia Cherokees.
However, this game was not one-sided.
Carlmont set the tone of the game with a defensive stop. Followed by a 65-yard touchdown run by junior Devon Sagon on the ensuing drive, one minute into the game.
“I was just recovering from an injury for about two weeks ago, so I wasn’t expecting anything big to happen. But for my very first play in, I get the ball, and I just started to follow my blockers to the outside. My lineman made a huge hole wide open for me to run through, and I did. As I pass my lead blockers, I saw daylight to the touchdown, and I ran as fast as I could to score,” said Sagon.
Carlmont’s defense came up big when senior Canyon Regan intercepted a pass.
The Scots continued to lead the game 7-0.
But not for long.
The Cherokees responded with a touchdown made by junior Duncan Stewart, who ran the ball downfield.
Sequoia continued to score five more touchdowns by seniors Bryce Long, Ponove Viemau, Gavin Beene, C. Cook, and Nick Demarco.
Neither team played particularly well, with many errors being committed.
Sequoia coach Robert Poulos said, “That was not pretty football for the first half. I think they cleaned up better in the second half. There were so many penalties. It is so hard for the players to control their emotions in this kind of game, and you saw what that meant: silly fouls and kids losing their heads temporarily.”
Throughout the season, Carlmont has worked to improve as a team, and in the games, there are many moments when you can see the hard work paying off.
As this was the last game of the season, this was the last football game for seniors.
Regan has played for Carlmont for all four years and denotes the positive changes of the team to the coaches.
“I had three different coaches in four years, and the coach now really knows what he is doing and how to run a football team,” said Regan.
Carlmont football will continue to work on improving during the offseason, while some players will head to college, possibly leaving this sport behind.
Regan said, “Play your heart out and cherish each moment because, before you know it, it’ll be over. Leave everything on the field.”
