Photo of Cameron Bateman by Josh Thompson of Champion Newspapers
Football:
Thursday’s season opener between visiting Chino Hills and Glendora was not a thing of beauty.
But all that matters is ‘scoreboard.’
And the Huskies opened their season 1-0, thanks to a 13-7 victory over the Tartans at Citrus College.
Chino Hills led 13-0 at the half and never trailed.
With just under four minutes into the game, Favian Vasquez hit CHHS sophomore, Cameron Bateman, on a 22-yard scoring pass.
And less than one minute into the second quarter, Vasquez would hit Tyrese Boss on a 2-yard score.
The extra-point attempt was no good, but the Huskies extended their lead to 13-0.
Glendora got on the board early in the fourth quarter, as Zach Ford scored on a 1-yard TD run.
The GHS offense struggled mightily, but they had gained some momentum in the fourth quarter and the Tartans’ defense had the Huskies looking at a 3rd-and-14 scenario deep in their own territory.
Vasquez, however, connected on a 15-yard strike to extend the drive and ate up several minutes on the clock.
Glendora wasn’t able to cross midfield on their final drive of the game.
Up next: GHS and Chino Hills will both host Friday night games next week.
The Tartans face Pasadena and the Huskies will take on Diamond Ranch.
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Box Score:
CH: 7-6-0-0-(13)
GHS: 0-0-0-7-(7)
Scoring:
CH: Cameron Bateman 22 pass from Favian Vasquez (Jason Van Voorhis kick)
CH Tyrese Boss 2 pass from Fabian Vasquez (kick failed)
GHS: Zach Ford 1 run (Jack Norell kick)
Records: Chino Hills (1-0); Glendora (0-1)
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