The game between Foothill and Sacramento City on October 5, 2024, was a closely contested match that ended with Sacramento City emerging victorious with a score of 21-17. The game took place at Hughes Stadium in Sacramento, CA, and saw both teams putting up a strong fight throughout the four quarters.
The scoring started early in the first quarter with Foothill taking the lead with a 37-yard field goal by Trajan Sinatra. However, Sacramento City quickly responded with a 60-yard pass from Jason Lindahl to Jesse Nelson, putting them ahead 7-3. Foothill managed to regain the lead in the second quarter with a 21-yard pass from Jayden Macedo to Blake Chase, making it 10-7. Sacramento City answered back with a 1-yard run by Jack Carner, putting them ahead 14-10 at halftime.
In the third quarter, Foothill once again took the lead with a 4-yard run by Jordan Fuentes, making it 17-14. However, Sacramento City managed to turn the game around with a fumble recovery by Tanaki Tonga for a touchdown, putting them ahead 21-17. Despite both teams putting up a strong fight in the fourth quarter, neither team was able to score, and Sacramento City emerged as the victors.
Statistically, Foothill had 19 first downs compared to Sacramento City's 13. Foothill also had a total offense of 403 yards, while Sacramento City had 168 yards. Foothill had a higher passing yardage with 326 yards compared to Sacramento City's 136 yards. However, Sacramento City had a stronger rushing game with 32 yards compared to Foothill's 77 yards.
Individually, Jayden Macedo led Foothill in passing with 194 yards and one touchdown, while Raymond Price contributed 132 yards passing. In rushing, Raymond Price led Foothill with 29 yards, while Jack Carner led Sacramento City with 48 yards. Andre Jackson was a standout receiver for Foothill with 105 yards, while Jesse Nelson led Sacramento City with 66 yards.
Defensively, Foothill's Jayson Crawley and Joshua Shanklin led the team with 6 and 5 total tackles, respectively. Sacramento City's Davon Donaldson led his team with 10 total tackles. Both teams put up a strong defensive effort throughout the game.
Overall, the game was a hard-fought battle between two competitive teams, with Sacramento City ultimately coming out on top. The players displayed skill and determination on both sides, making for an exciting and memorable matchup for fans and spectators.
