The Carlmont JV football team played an intense game last Friday, against the Half Moon Bay Cougars. The Scots faced a fierce battle against the Cougars, losing with a score of 44-22. This game showed the team’s strength as well as resilience on the field as their season is coming to an end.
The game started out with the Cougars taking the first strike, scoring a 60-yard rushing touchdown just a few minutes into the game. The Scots pulled through shortly after, tying the game, but the Cougars pulled ahead yet again. Despite Carlmont’s strong offense in the second quarter, the Cougars maintained their leading momentum, taking the win.
“We beat a very good Carlmont team,” said Cougars JV head coach Keith Holden. “I’m really happy with our team’s performance. In the end, the only way to beat a good team is to prepare, prepare, and prepare.”
Half Moon Bay’s preparation was no surprise, with the rivalry between the teams that has settled over the past few seasons. The Cougars’ victory was a result of not only skill but also much practice and planning for high-pressure moments during the game.
“I feel like we lost momentum once Half Moon Bay started to score touchdowns, and they realized how their run game was getting through,” said Cooper Van Why, a freshman for the Scots. “I had anger and disappointment going through my head at the game, which helped me play better.”
In the end, Half Moon Bay was able to show that having a good strategy and being resilient is what counts during an intense game. Despite this setback, Carlmont looks forward to their final game of the season against Sequoia.
“This game has shown us we can’t win every time and that losing sometimes can be a good thing,” said Wyatt Reed, a sophomore for the Scots.
