By Ed Piper
La Jolla was tied with visiting Scripps Ranch 14-14 with one minute left in the first quarter August 27.
To achieve that, Makai Smith took a Jackson Stratton aerial at midfield, then raced to the goal line for a total of 72 yards for vintage Makai.
Coach Tyler Roach's team had missed a PAT on its first touchdown, so going for two points to make up the deficit--and with an eye to what that could mean later in the game--Stratton dotted the "i" to super receiver Mason Powers. Tie ballgame, 14-all at 1:00.
From then until midway through second quarter, La Jolla's defense endured a tough time against giant-of-a-quarterback Jax Leatherwood, who was dealing and who would prove to be a worthy opponent to Stratton. Both put on quite a show. To sit back and watch must have been a treat.
The Falcons immediately scored after Makai's and Power's heroics. 21-14. The first half of the second quarter was a preview for the nightmare LJ's defense would experience in the third period.
An interception by Falcon linebacker Dylan Stoney cut short the first LJ possession of the quarter. Field goal, little Thomas Rohrer (5'7"), from 16 yards. 24-14, Scripps.
The Vikings' Ryan Weinberg covered 55 yards with a pass from Stratton's right arm. Kick good. 24-21, Scripps up. Not bad so far.
Third quarter (after 31-27 at the half): 38-27. Then 45-27. 52-27. How far are the Falcons going to take this lead? Lethal offense, shooting deadly darts at the Vikings.
We know the rest of the story. La Jolla scored 24 points to just fall short. 52-51 final.
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