In a thrilling matchup between Sierra and Foothill on September 28, 2024, Foothill emerged victorious with a final score of 40-29. The game was a back-and-forth affair, with both teams showing resilience and determination throughout.
Sierra got off to a strong start in the first quarter, taking an early 8-0 lead with a touchdown pass from Maddox Varella to Favor Pitts. However, Foothill responded in the second quarter with two touchdown passes from Jayden Macedo to Andre Jackson and Korey Bozovich, taking a 14-8 lead into halftime.
In the third quarter, Foothill extended their lead with a safety and a field goal, making it 19-8. Sierra fought back in the fourth quarter, scoring three touchdowns to take a 29-26 lead with just over five minutes remaining. However, Foothill mounted a late comeback, scoring two touchdowns in the final minutes to secure the 40-29 victory.
Despite the loss, Sierra put up a strong offensive performance, with Maddox Varella throwing for 257 yards and two touchdowns. Jayr Ramirez and Elijah Reed each added a rushing touchdown for Sierra. On the defensive side, Josh Maxwell led the team with seven total tackles.
Foothill was led by Jayden Macedo, who threw for 255 yards and three touchdowns. Faapaia Fualema had a key interception return for a touchdown late in the game to seal the victory for Foothill. The team's defense was led by Jayson Crawley, who had 11 total tackles.
Overall, it was a hard-fought game between two competitive teams, with Foothill ultimately coming out on top. The win improved Foothill's record to 3-0, while Sierra fell to 1-3 on the season. Both teams showed resilience and determination, making for an exciting and entertaining matchup for the fans in attendance.
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