The Chaparral’s men’s football team experienced monumental success in their game versus University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh JV on Sunday, Sept. 4. The game ended with a score of 48-0, completely decimating any preconceived notions I had about the team. The Chaps scored two touchdowns in the first quarter, two in the third, and a whopping two touchdowns and two field goals to wrap up the fourth. They hardly even let the other team touch the ball, and showed no remorse towards the end of the game when it was clear victory was imminent. They drove them into the pavement.

           
It’s clear where their success derived from. Quarterback Tavion Pauldo managed to complete 10 of 12 passes, while quarterback Evan scales completed 9 of 14. Between the two of them, they accumulated a total of 316 yards, netting them two touchdowns each.

Running Back Jordan Brown managed two touchdowns of his own, amounting to fifty yards rushed. Other notable runners featured in this game included Running Back Marcus Jester, accumulating 58 yards, and both aforementioned quarterbacks, who both rushed for forty yards themselves. Four different receivers were responsible for four touchdowns. First and foremost was Arturo, accumulating a whopping 101 yards. There was also Joey Fontano, Malik Space, and Keith Dixon, who’s yard allocation ranged from 23-65. All scored touchdowns of their own.

Offense wasn’t the only factor to write home about. The Chaps defense was responsible for keeping Oshkosh at bay for the duration of the three-hour game. Left Back Shannon Hall and Defensive Lineman Tyler LaBarbera managed to sack the opposing quarterback twice, once each, respectively. The defensive line was something akin to an infantry, like a band of warriors shielding their homeland from enemy intrusion. Their resilience and vehemence was recognized as the Chaps prevented the enemy from so much as moving. In terms of total yard allocation, the Chaps accumulated 565, while Oshkosh moved a measly 127; the Chaps moved more than four times farther.

My initial estimates of the Chaparrals were juvenile, misguided, and was established under a myopic lens. These guys may have been shaky for the duration of the first game, but any nuance of anxiety was quickly disregarded as they embarrassed Oshkosh’s entire football program without so much as a bead of sweat.