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.