GALT, CA (MPG) - While the Hawks outrushed the Linden Lions, the Lions beat the Hawks in the air and the final score was 42-28.

The Hawks rushed an amazing 348 yards compared to Linden’s 120, but in the end the Lions’ 287 yards receiving compared to the Hawks 108 made the difference. Liberty Ranch scored twice in the first quarter and Linden scored three times. Neither team put up points in the second quarter and both scored once in the third leaving the Hawks one touchdown down in the fourth quarter. Liberty Ranch scored once in the fourth and Linden managed two more touchdowns. 

Quarterback Wyatt Blevins connected six throws for 108 yards and Oscar Romero caught 86 of those with Joseph Brown catching 17 yards, and Camren Hudson caught a short five-yard pass. 

Romero had a great night with 165 yards rushing, 86 receiving and 27 on a kickoff return for a total of 278 yards. Joseph Brown had 116 yards, Brodey Johnston 61, Wyatt Blevins 34 and Landon Peterson 16.

On the defensive side, Antionio Nuno, Brodey Johnston and Camren Hudson were in on seven tackles each. Other tackle totals were: Joseph Brown, six; Cesar Becerra, four; Andrew Quinn, four Landon Peterson, four; Oscar Romero, four; and George Adrian, three.

Joseph Brown scored two of the touchdowns with Brodey Johnston and Oscar Romero each scoring one.

Oscar Romero had a great game.

“The guys I am surrounded by this year, they are my boys,” said Romero. “I grew up playing with them and we were really good our sophomore year. I feel like we are bringing that kind of energy this year. I am looking forward to a winning season and I feel like we can put it together.”

The Hawks have a bye this week.