Game 3: Rebels 28 - Pasadena Panthers 0

This afternoon's battle to take over 1st place in the Arroyo League was not much of a battle. The Rebels stuck early on the 3rd play of the game when QB #2 Aaron Dena pitced the ball to RB #9 Angel Hidalgo who broke down the left side and went 56yds to the end zone. Hidalgo also ran in the extra point putting the Rebels up 7 - 0.
The Rebel 'D' held Pasadena to 3 plays, then a punt. The Rebels quickly scored again when QB #10 Adam Polanco hit WR #81 Seth Cloud in stride on a dart route with Cloud running down the middle of the field completing the 49yd scoring strike.

The 2nd quarter scoring consisted of a 3yd TD run up the middle by RB #15 Darian Lara. RB #23 Robert Montanez added the extra point. The halftime score was .... Rosemead 20 - Pasadena 0.

The final scoring play was in the 4th quarter, when once again RB #9 Angel Hidalgo scored on a TD run of 3yds. #9 Angel Hidalgo kicked the extra point. Final Score... Rosemead 28 - Pasadena 0

...Next up, The El Monte Jets...Fianlly....a home game!

Game 2: Rebels 40 - Temple City Rams 6

RB # 15 Darian Lara with the 1st TD of the game



QB #10 Adam Polanco score on a 76yd TD run



WR #81 Seth Cloud grabs a 65yd TD pass with 0:02 left in the 1st half



The 4th Quarter is about to start

The Rebels played a dominating game from start to finish this afternoon. The scoring began in the 1st quarter with a 7yd TD run by RB #15 Darian Lara.

The 2nd quarter action picked up after the Rebel 'D' held Temple City on a 4th and 6. The offense came to like when QB #10 Adam Polanco scored on a 76yd TD run giving the Rebels a 12-0 lead. The Rams responded with a 25yd TD catch and run on a RB flat pass cutting the lead to 12-6. The Rebels quickly answered by returning the kick-off 45yds for a score by #81 Seth Cloud. As the 1st half was coming to a close, the Rebel 'D' cause a turnover when LB #15 Darian Lara picked off a pass (his 2nd in as many games). With 0:02 showing on the clock and time for 1 play, QB Adam Polanco connected on a 65yd TD pass to #81 Seth Cloud. RB #23 Robert Montanez added the Extra point on a 3yd run closing the 1st hald score at Rosemead 25 - Temple City 6.

The 3rd quarter only had 1 score as RB #15 Darian Lara scored his 2nd TD of the game on a 6yd run with RB #23 Robert Montanez once again punching in the extra point...Rosemead 32 - Temple City 6.

The 4th quarter was controlled by the Rebel 'D'. The offense finished the games scoring when #81 Seth Cloud scored his 3rd TD on a 21yd pass from the strong arm of QB Polanco. #9 Angel Hidalgo kicked the extra point, making the final score...Rosemead 40 - Temple City 6

.....Next stop.....PASADENA

Game 1: Rebels 12 - Covina Vikings 25

Today's captains: #81 Seth Cloud, #9 Angel Hidalgo, #65 Isaiah "Chino" Mercado, & #10 Adam Polanco

DE #10 Adam Polanco chases down a Viking runner, while DT #57 Kain Sanchez and DL #65 Chino Mercado swarm to the ball.

#81 Seth Cloud returns a kickoff 65 yards for our 1st score of the season.

LB #15 Darian Lara intercepts a pass and returns it 50 yards to the 3 yard line.

FS #9 Angel Hidalgo makes the sure tackle as DL #63 Christian Settecase looks to assist.

After a hard fought game, the teams shake hands at midfield.

It was a hot afternoon for football with temperatures reaching 106 degrees at kickoff. The Rebels played a sloppy brand of football today, could be the heat or could have been 1st game gitters, but a tough Covina Viking team made the plays in the end to secure a 25 - 12 victory.

The Rebel Defense gave up 2 long touchdowns on missed tackles. A third TD was scored on a batted ball that was intercepted and returned all the way. The Rebel offense was turned away on a 1st and Goal from inside the 5 late in the 2nd quarter.

The two Rebel TDs were scored by WR #81 Seth Cloud. the first, coming on a kickoff return of 65 yards, the second on a 50 yard beautiful leaping pass reception over a Covina defender.

I expect a better overall team performance as the Rebels travel to Temple City to take on the Rams.