GALT, CA (MPG) - The Warriors hosted the Elite Eagles from Vallejo last Friday night. They lost 14-34, but those two touchdowns were hard fought and the almost full stadium cheered them on.

The Warriors received the kickoff and after three plays, couldn’t get anywhere and were forced to punt down to the 42-yard line.

Elite was unsuccessful in their first drive and tried a long pass on the fourth down that didn’t come close to any receivers. The ball was turned over on downs with 9:20 left in the first quarter. 

The Warriors started driving and moved the ball down the Eagles’ 33-yard line to a first down. Next, quarterback Roman Tapia completed a 25-yard pass to Robert Rubio and the ball was set 8 yards from goal.

The Elite defense held strong, so on the fourth down, Galt’s Hayden Miller came in to attempt a field goal. Miller kicked the ball and it hit high up on the goalposts and bounced back into the end zone. 

With four minutes left in the first quarter Elite had a huge run, getting them closer to the goal. Devin Williams then sacked the Elite quarterback, keeping hope alive for the Warriors. The ball was turned over on downs again, with 2:51 left in the first quarter. 

The Warriors tried again, but just couldn’t connect a pass and had to punt once again. Elite recovered the ball on the 50-yard line with 1:12 left in the quarter.

Elite then scored its first touchdown and two-point conversion just as the quarter ended.

The Warriors then threw an interception and Elite took advantage and scored again with 9:01 left in the first half, making the score 0-16.

Galt got back to work then fumbled, and the ball was recovered by the Eagles on the 19-yard line. 

The Eagles scored again, but the conversion was no good, making the score 0-22.

Galt began plugging away again and got within 25 yards of a touchdown, but turned the ball over on downs with 48 seconds left in the half. 

The Warriors came back after halftime ready to work and end the shutout; however, the Eagles scored again, but Jayden Jackson intercepted their two-point conversion pass in the end zone.

At the kickoff, Galt moved the ball to the 28-yard line and got to work. Once the Warriors got close to the goal, it took three carries, but Nick Pena scored for the Warriors with 7:28 left in the third quarter. Miller kicked the extra point. 

Elite answered back by scoring on the kickoff, making the score 7-34.

At the beginning of the fourth quarter, Pedro Ramos rushed and rushed for the Warriors, moving the ball down to the 4-yard line. Then, the Warriors had a false start and the ball was moved back to the 10.

Nick Pena managed to push his way through and score another touchdown. Miller’s extra point was good and the score was 14-34. Many Elite players started cramping up in the fourth quarter and they did not score, leaving the final score Galt 14, Elite 34.

Nick Pena had the most yards with 130 rushing. Pedro Ramos had 77 yards rushing, while Robert Rubio had 21 receiving. James Gilbert had 17 yards receiving and Noah Barron and Izaac Robledo each had 17 yards rushing.

Jayden Jackson and James Gilbert each had four tackles. Devin Williams and Karlos Cornejo had two tackles while Sam Castle, Roman Azevedo, Noah Barron, Vicente Avalos and Orisi Damuni each had one. 

Galt plays Natomas at home this Friday night.