Brandeis Broncos
September 12, 2011
by Kaeleen Zeleznak
SAsports.com Brandeis Student Columnist
On Friday, September 9th, both varsity volleyball and football teams were voted to be the underdogs of two monumental district games.
The volleyball team set out against the O’Connor Panthers and alternated back and forth for all five sets, finally emerging with a win over the Panthers in the final game. The first two games passed quickly as the score showed, 25-11 (Brandeis) and then 25-8 (O’Connor). The competitive nature of both the Broncos and the Panthers were displayed in the last three games with scores of 25-21 (Brandeis), 22-25 (O’Connor), and 15-12, setting Brandeis up for their first victory over O’Connor in volleyball, which puts Brandeis in the driver’s seat halfway through the district season.
Senior, Analise Cardenas, led the team in kills with 14, followed by junior, Alex Parker, with 12. Senior, Marissa Banda led the team with 39 assists, and senior, Katie MacLeay led the team with 42 defensive receptions.
On a different playing field the same night, the varsity football team suited up for their district opener against Warren. Getting off to a slow start, the Broncos fumbled the opening kickoff, which led to a 1-yard touchdown run by Warren quarterback, Rex Dausin. Brandeis quickly responded with a drive of their own, with junior running back, Trinton Ynclan’s 46-yard touchdown run, tying the game at 7.
Warren took a 14 point lead in the second quarter on an 85-yard interception return by Tyler Chapa and a 12-yard run by tailback Jarred Owen. Brandeis responded with a drive of their own, culminating in a 12-yard run by quarterback, Steven Keenum with 7 seconds remaining in the half to pull within 21-14 at halftime.
Both Warren and Brandeis defenses stepped up in the third quarter, as the score stayed 21-14 at the start of the fourth quarter.
Stepping in for injured quarterback, Steven Keenum, Trinton Ynclan led the Broncos down the field as they finally broke through on Peter Agu-Udemba’s 2-yard touchdown run at the 10:54 mark in the fourth quarter. The score remained 21-21 for the rest of regulation play, forcing the game into overtime.
Warren scored quickly on a 17-yard Rex Dausin run with the PAT putting them ahead by 7, but the Broncos scored just as quickly with an 18-yard run by Trinton Ynclan. Brandeis Head Coach John Campbell then gambled by choosing to go for a two point conversion and the win. Substitute quarterback, Trinton Ynclan took the snap and found wide receiver Damani Taylor in the back of the end-zone, sealing the victory for Brandeis.
With the exciting over-time victory between the pre-season favorites, Brandeis has taken a giant step towards their second consecutive district title.
Next week volleyball takes on Taft and Marshall in hopes of continuing their district domination, as football faces Stevens, ready to fight to keep their top district spot.
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Brandeis Broncos 2011 Football Schedule |
Day |
Date |
Home/Away |
Opponent |
Place |
Time |
| Friday | 8/19/2011 | Away |
Judson HS | Judson Rutledge Stadium | 10:00 AM |
| Friday | 8/26/2011 | Away |
Johnson | Comalander Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9/2/2011 | Away |
Boerne HS | Boerne HS | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9/9/2011 | Home |
Warren HS* | Farris Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 9/17/2011 | Away |
Stevens HS* | Gustafson Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 9/23/2011 | Home |
Clark HS* | Farris Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 9/30/2011 | Away |
Holmes HS* | Gustafson Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Friday | 10/7/2011 | Home |
O'Connor HS* | Farris Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 10/15/2011 | Away |
Taft HS* | Gustafson Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 10/21/2011 | Home |
Marshall HS* | Farris Stadium | 7:30 PM |
| Saturday | 11/5/2011 | Away |
Jay HS* | Gustafson Stadium | 7:00 PM |
| *Denotes District Game | |||||
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Brandeis Broncos 2011 Volleyball Schedule |
| Day |
Date |
Opponent |
Place |
Time |
Monday |
8/8/2011 |
Reagan |
Blossom |
5:30 PM |
Wednesday |
8/10/2011 |
Churchill |
O'Connor HS |
7:00 PM |
Tuesday |
8/16/2011 |
MacArthur |
Brandeis HS |
7:00 PM |
Wednesday |
8/17/2011 |
East Central |
East Central |
7:00 PM |
Tuesday |
8/23/2011 |
Warren* |
O'Connor HS |
5:30 PM |
Tuesday |
8/30/2011 |
Stevens* |
O'Connor HS |
5:30 PM |
Friday |
9/2/2011 |
Clark* |
O'Connor HS |
5:30 PM |
Tuesday |
9/6/2011 |
Holmes* |
Paul Taylor |
7:00 PM |
Friday |
9/9/2011 |
O'Connor* |
Paul Taylor |
5:30 PM |
Tuesday |
9/13/2011 |
Taft* |
Paul Taylor |
5:30 PM |
Friday |
9/16/2011 |
Marshall* |
O'Connor HS |
5:30 PM |
Tuesday |
9/20/2011 |
Incarnate Word |
Incarnate Word HS |
7:30 PM |
Friday |
9/23/2011 |
Jay* |
O'Connor HS |
5:30 PM |
Tuesday |
9/27/2011 |
Warren* |
Paul Taylor |
7:00 PM |
Tuesday |
8/30/2011 |
Stevens* |
Paul Taylor |
7:00 PM |
Tuesday |
10/4/2011 |
Clark* |
Paul Taylor |
7:00 PM |
Friday |
10/7/2011 |
Holmes* |
O'Connor HS |
6:30 PM |
Tuesday |
10/11/2011 |
O'Connor* |
Paul Taylor |
7:00 PM |
Friday |
10/14/2011 |
Taft* |
O'Connor HS |
7:00 PM |
Wednesday |
10/19/2011 |
Marshall* |
Paul Taylor |
5:30 PM |
Wednesday |
10/26/2011 |
Jay* |
Paul Taylor |
7:00 PM |
| *Denotes District Game | ||||