Bouncing back from their previous week’s loss, Carlmont’s JV football team secured the victory against Fremont in a slow-to-start game.
The score remained 0-0 up until the third quarter, when the Scots were able to gain possession and run the ball. Freshman Maximiliano La Vrar ran more than 25 yards, just falling short of the touchdown line.
In three downs, Scots scored the touchdown and later on the field goal, being the first on the board. The game quickly picked up from there.
By the fourth quarter, Carlmont scored an additional touchdown and field goal, extending their lead to 14-0. Neither team could score after that, solidifying Carlmont’s lead until the end of the game.
“We did really good. Our defense didn’t let the other team score any touchdowns,” said freshman tight end Patrick Harvey-Guedes. “I didn’t have too many opportunities on offense. I just put my full effort out on defense to try and help my team out.”
While acknowledging many positives, many players agreed there are still a few areas where the team can make improvements. One of them having to do with their offense.
“Overall, I thought we did well; we could’ve worked on our efficiency on offense, mostly converting more third downs,” said sophomore Andrew Dent.
The team’s dedication becomes evident when they step onto the field, reflecting their rigorous practice schedule to refine their skills. One thing the team was working on in practice was their effort; this paid off as the Scots kept their energy up throughout the game.
In football, injuries are a common occurrence, affecting numerous players and causing the teams to make adjustments to their plays. Carlmont is no exception to this.
“I feel like we played good, especially because we had a lot of injuries. We’ve fought hard every single game and tried our best,” said freshman Milad Ebadi.
Along with a few players missing, Carlmont’s cheerleaders weren’t in attendance during the JV game.
“To be honest, I don’t really notice them as I am playing. I bet it would’ve been different in the stands since it isn’t as loud as it normally would be with the cheerleaders there,” Dent said.
This was due to Mini Monty’s Cheer Camp, where kids could cheer alongside the JV and Varsity cheerleading teams during the Varsity game.
Carlmont’s football games serve as a unifying event for all individuals, drawing students, faculty, parents, and other family members all come together to watch. Even the referees enjoy being able to share this experience.
“The main reason I like it is because I grew up playing sports, and I’ve been involved my whole life,” said referee Pete Simon. “It keeps me with younger people. It helps me stay active, and it’s overall just fun.”
The Scots only have one more league game in their season scheduled for the upcoming week. Carlmont has high hopes to finish the season strong.
