DOWNEY – It was a near perfect day for the Downey Razorback Youth football teams this past Saturday in the friendly confines of Downey High School’s Allen Layne Stadium.

Four of the five tackle teams dominated their opponents on the last regular season game of 2009. Scores were:

MityMite Razorbacks 35, Twin Cities Wolverines 7.

Junior PeeWee 32, Twin Cities 6.

PeeWee 7, Twin Cities 12.

Junior Midget 27, Twin Cities 14.

Midget 34, Montebello 13.

In the Junior Midget game, it appeared the Wolverines were never going to let the league leading Razorbacks (8-0) touch the ball in the first quarter of this rivalry between the two neighboring cities.

On their initial possession, the visitors used over seven minutes of the ten minute first quarter on a 60 yard drive for their first score. It was only the second time all season that a Hog opponent has scored first in a game.

However, it did not take long for the Razorbacks to show their offensive prowess. On the Razorback’s second play from scrimmage, speedy Joshua Medina raced around his right end for a 60 yard score. Josh added two more yards on the PAT, and the Hogs were ahead 7-6.

The defense figured out how to stop the Wolverines during the remainder of the first half, and after a change of possession, and a short drive, Justin Huff dashed 10 yards for a score. Austin Espinosa added the 2 point PAT kick and the Hogs led with less than 5 minutes left in the half 15-6.

The Bacon reserves stunned the Wolverines, and the crowd, when Francisco Arrellano blasted 34 yards to the 18 yard line on the Hogs next possession. Then a Rafael Rodriguez to Jonathan Haik touchdown pass made the score 21-6 at the half.

The second half was a defensive struggle for both teams. A series of major offensive penalties hurt the Razorback’s effort and pushed the Hogs deep into their own territory. A spectacular 60 yard punt by Espinosa helped the Hog’s escape any damage.

The Razorbacks once again stopped Twin Cities, but this time it was at the Downey 5 yard line. With a patched up offensive backfield consisting of Huff, Medina, Rodriguez, and Miguel Esquitin the Hogs methodically drove down the field. Esquitin scored the final Downey touchdown, making the score 27-6.

The final score was 27-14 when with less than a minute left in the game Twin Cities scored. The Junior Midget Razorbacks remain the only undefeated JM team in the conference and have earned a bye in the first round of the playoffs.

A two week PCC flag football tournament will begin this Saturday at Lynwood High School. Downey’s Razorback flag teams will play Montebello, Santa Monica and Lynwood teams.

In the first round tackle playoffs, the MityMite Hogs play Wilmington at Gardena High School at 9 a.m. Junior PeeWee’s play Wilmington at Lynwood Middle School at 6 p.m. PeeWee’s play Lynwood at Gardena High School at 11 a.m. Midget Razorbacks play Montebello at Cabrillo High School at 11 a.m.

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Published: November 6, 2009 - Volume 8 - Issue 29