San Saba suffered their 3rd consecutive loss on the season as they fell on homecoming night to the Eldorado Eagles 20-14. San Saba will open up district play next Friday at Rogan Field against a strong Hamilton team that is 3-1; kickoff is set for 7:00 p.m.
Offensive Leaders –
The senior duo of Lane Miller and Ethan Gonzales was on display for the homecoming crowd. Gonzales ran the ball 30 times for 167 yards (5.5 avg.) and one score and added six receptions for 42 yards. Through four games, Gonzales has 608 yards rushing on 95 carries (6.4 avg) and seven rushing scores. Miller carried the ball 15 times for 67 yards (4.4 avg.) and was 12-20 (60%) with 70 yards passing and two interceptions. Sophomore Cash Bryant added to the offensive stats with two catches for nine yards and Glover hauled in three catches for 19 yards.
Defensive Leaders –
Winton Lackey led the team in tackles this week with 12, one of those coming for a loss on the play. Glover had another big stat night as he had 12 tackles, one for a loss, an interception, and a forced fumble. Alex Estrada and Juan Patino both had solid nights with five and six tackles. There are no stats kept on pass breakups for the Dillos, but Skylar Romero had a great night from the corner position and had several defensive saves.
1st Quarter
6:57 – San Saba methodically takes the opening drive of the game 70 yards, down to the three yard line; from there, Miller crosses the goal line on a QB sneak. PAT is good. 7-0 San Saba.
3:46 – The Dillos use a reverse punt to their advantage and set the ball up on the five yard line. Gonzales takes charge from there and scores his first touchdown of the night. PAT is good. 14-0 San Saba.
:10 – Eldorado’s shifty quarterback scrambles out of the pocket and connects on a 20-yard passing score. PAT is good. 14-7 San Saba.
At the end of the first quarter: San Saba 14 - Eldorado 7
2nd Quarter
3:45 – The lone score of the quarter comes way of a 44-yard pass from the Eagles offense. PAT is good. 14-14.
Halftime score: San Saba 14 - Eldorado 14
3rd Quarter
If you are a fan of “old school” football, then this was your quarter! The Dillos and Eagles combined for three punts, two fumbles, and two turnovers on downs. Some might view it as defensive dominance; most viewed it as offensive struggles. Either way, no team was able to take advantage of the other teams’ mishaps.
After the end of three quarters of play: San Saba 14 – Eldorado 14
4th Quarter
10:43 – What looked like another defensive halt for the Dillos ended up being the game winning score when Eldorado’s quarterback hit his receiver in the corner of the end zone from 14 yards out on fourth down. PAT is no good. 20-14 Eldorado.
Final Score: San Saba 14 – Eldorado 20