San Saba (3-1) traveled to Waco last Friday and cruised to an easy victory over the Waco Reicher Cougars (0-4) 60-0. The opponent gave little competition to the Dillos on either side of the ball as San Saba scored on eight consecutive drives and did not allow the cougars any positive yards on offense while forcing nine consecutive punts. There is no “mercy rule “in 11-man football, but a running clock in the 2nd half limited the Armadillos against the private school that just could not match up in any phase of the game. Six different players scored for the Dillos while the defense caused two turnovers and a safety.
San Saba will now look to finish their pre-district schedule on a positive note as they will take on a strong Hamilton Bulldog team, kickoff is set for 7 o’clock at Rogan Field.
Offensive leaders – It was an “Oprah Giveaway” kind of night for the Dillos as virtually every player that touched the ball found his way into the endzone. Luke Tharp rushed for 126 yards on six carries and a score, and was 4 of 5 passing with one TD to Preston Gray. Alex Astrada crossed the goal line three times on nine carries while Kaylub Roberts, Graden Lebow and Jason Everett each found their way into the stat book with one rushing score each.
Defensive Leaders –
The defense once again shined as they recorded 21 tackles for a loss and created two turnovers via a fumble recovery and a blocked kick. Everett again led the way in tackles with 12 (5 for loss) followed by Lackey with 8 (4 for loss) and Roberts with 8 tackles.
Game Recap
1st Quarter
9:11 – The Dillos first score comes from an 85-yard four- play drive when Alex Estrada finds the end zone from the two-yard line. Two-point conversion is good. 8-0 San Saba.
6:43 – The Cougars attempt to punt the ball, but the snap goes over the punters head for a safety. 10-0 San Saba.
5:47 – Jason Everett picks up his first rushing score of the year when he bobs his way through the defense on a 12-yard touchdown. PAT is good. 17-0 San Saba.
At the end of the 1st quarter, San Saba 17- Reicher 0
2nd Quarter
11:52 – Estrada finds the end zone for the second time in the game when he crosses the goal line from six yards out. Twopoint conversion is good. 25-0 San Saba.
10:14 – Alex Aguirre’s first rushing score of the year is on a five-yard run. PAT is good. 32-0 San Saba.
6:41 – Tharp connects with Grey on a 21-yard passing touchdown. PAT is good. 39-0 San Saba.
1:04 – Estrada’s third rushing touchdown of the night is from the five-yard line. PAT is good. 46-0 San Saba.
Halftime score, San Saba 46 – Reicher 0
3rd Quarter
7:20 – A blocked punt by Estrada sets the Dillos up on their own 12-yard line. Graden Lebow gets in on the action and blast his way into the end zone on a rushing score. PAT is good. 53-0 San Saba.
1:26 – Roberts caps off the scoring for the Dillos when he dashes into the end zone from the 30-yard line. PAT is good. 60-0 San Saba.
Final score, San Saba 60 – Waco Reicher 0