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Varsity Football
VC Football Stays Number One, Undefeated After Last-Second Hail Mary
by Heather Heise

Valley Christian faced Mitty for Homecoming on October 11. In the first quarter the Warriors were down 3 - 0, but after receiving some motivation from Coach Mike Machado during half time, VC was able to make a come back. In the third quarter, junior Josh Isias recovered a fumble by Mitty which gave the Warriors hope. VC capitalized on the turnover, marching 67 yards in 10 plays. The offense continued to move as senior running back, Kevin Gallardo lined up with fourth- and - two and produced a 3 yard rush up the middle. Then with 1:56 left in the game, junior Tim Najar ran the ball back for a 46- yard touchdown to end the game.

On October 29, Valley Christian faced Serra at home for what seems to many to be the most exciting high school football game ever witnessed.

In the first quarter Valley was down 8 - 6 only to continue to struggle. Senior Colin Maher would return the opening kick off of the second quarter for a 69 - yard touchdown return. The Warriors then took the lead on a 27-yard pass from Dante Perez to Maher which would bring VC ahead. But not for long; Serra would come back and score making it 32 - 27 with just around 2 minuets left in the game.

Then with 12 seconds left on the clock VC received the kick off. Maher would receive the ball and run for 15 yards. With little hope left and only 4. 6 seconds on the clock Perez threw a Hail Mary for one last attempt. When none other then Maher would be there to receive the pass for 68 yards and run the ball in for a touchdown with no time left on the clock. Valley Christian won 34 - 32. VC faces Bellermine on November 6 at VC and then St. Francis at 7:30 for the last league game of the season.