In a dominant performance, Modesto defeated Laney with a final score of 44-17 on September 6, 2024. Modesto started strong in the first quarter with Lyon Colon scoring a 47-yard run followed by a 50-yard pass from Luke Weaver to Joey Stout. Laney managed to respond with Zachary Norton's 15-yard run, but Modesto continued to extend their lead with Xzavier Clark's 46-yard pass from Weaver.
The second quarter saw Laney kicking a field goal, but Modesto's defense stepped up with a blocked punt returned for a touchdown by Joey Stout. The third quarter saw Modesto continuing their offensive prowess with a 6-yard pass from Weaver to Malachi Butler, while Laney managed to score with Alex Gonsalves' 4-yard run.
In the fourth quarter, Modesto secured their victory with a team safety and Juan Esquivez's 16-yard run. Modesto's offense was led by Weaver, who completed 11 out of 13 passes for 183 yards and three touchdowns. Colon also had a standout performance with 154 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
Defensively, Modesto's Alijah Cota led the team with 7 tackles and 1.5 sacks, while Laney's Gavin O'Leary had 9 tackles and 1 sack.
Overall, Modesto's strong offensive performance and solid defense led them to a convincing victory over Laney, starting their season with a 1-0 record.
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