De Anza College football team continued their winning streak as they defeated Coalinga with a final score of 37-24 on September 28, 2024. The game took place at Memorial Stadium in Coalinga, California, with a crowd of 50 in attendance. This victory improved De Anza's record to 4-0, while West Hills Coalinga fell to 1-2.
The game started with a strong performance from De Anza's offense, as Antevious Jackson connected with Devin Dawkins for a 19-yard touchdown pass early in the first quarter. However, West Hills Coalinga quickly responded with a 50-yard touchdown pass from Logan Johnson to Porter Needs, tying the game at 7-7. West Hills Coalinga then took the lead with a field goal from Mario Delgado, making it 10-7 at the end of the first quarter.
In the second quarter, West Hills Coalinga extended their lead with another touchdown pass from Johnson to Semaj Wickem, putting them ahead 17-7. De Anza fought back with a touchdown pass from Jackson to Akeem Wright, but a missed extra point kept them trailing 17-13. Tim Blackmore added a field goal for De Anza before halftime, bringing the score to 17-16 in favor of West Hills Coalinga.
The second half saw a dominant performance from De Anza, as they outscored West Hills Coalinga 21-7. Jackson threw two more touchdown passes to Elijah Hadley and Jadhari Young, while also rushing for a touchdown himself. The defense also stepped up, holding West Hills Coalinga to just one touchdown in the fourth quarter. De Anza's strong offensive and defensive play secured the 37-24 victory.
Overall, De Anza had 397 total yards of offense compared to West Hills Coalinga's 336 yards. Jackson led the offense with 310 passing yards and four touchdown passes, while also rushing for a touchdown. Dawkins and Wright were his top targets, combining for 248 receiving yards and two touchdowns. The defense was led by Tashaun Skinner and D'Andre Greeley, who combined for 14 tackles and a forced fumble.
On the other side, West Hills Coalinga's offense was led by Johnson, who threw for 220 yards and three touchdowns. Needs was his top receiver with 126 yards and a touchdown. The defense was led by Jackson Kissee and Mario Delgado, who combined for 13 tackles and an interception.
In conclusion, De Anza's strong performance against West Hills Coalinga showcased their offensive firepower and defensive resilience. With this win, De Anza remains undefeated and looks to continue their success in the upcoming games. Coalinga will look to bounce back from this loss and improve their record for the rest of the season.
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