SF Chronicle – Compiled by Chace Bryson, managing editor for StarSports Magazine.
Noah Loeliger rushed for 194 yards and three touchdowns on 19 carries to help lead visiting Campolindo-Moraga to a 35-14 win over St. Ignatius on Saturday afternoon.
Quarterback Jacob Westphal completed 12 of 19 passes for 228 yards and a touchdown against one interception for the Cougars (1-1).
The Wildcats (1-1) were led by running back Henri Vatinel, who rushed for 200 yards and a touchdown in 17 carries.
Loeliger announced his presence with authority on the game’s first play from scrimmage. He took a handoff through the line and then broke into the clear for a 76-yard touchdown.
“I followed my fullback,” Loeliger said. “I knew I had a hole because I saw a cutback lane. I cut back and just followed where my eye was going. I thought the line was the biggest improvement this week.”
However, Vatinel had an answer on St. Ignatius’ third offensive play when he broke loose around the left side for a 47-yard run. That eventually led to quarterback Patrick Brosnan scoring on a 1-yard sneak.
The game didn’t remain tied for long. Westphal connected on a 64-yard touchdown pass to Vincent Mossotti on the next series. Campolindo upped the lead to 21-7 on a 3-yard touchdown run by Loeliger early in the second quarter.
Once again, Vatinel had an answer, busting loose for an 80-yard touchdown run on the first play following the kickoff.
“I just saw a big hole and I just cut and I went 100 percent through it,” Vatinel said. “My fullback Burke Wynne and Gabe McCaffrey were really blocking out there, and the linemen did really well today, too.”
Branden Bocobo scored on a 2-yard run for the Cougars just before halftime to make it 28-14.
Brosnan had to leave the game in the second quarter when he cut his chin on a quarterback draw play. He returned briefly, but the cut opened again and he sat out the entire second half.