2008 Woodie Awards
Monarchs Drop Fourth Straight to Bakersfield
g Trick play can't treat Valley to first win.
Nick Santoni
Issue date: 9/28/05 Section: Sports
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The Valley College football team is still hoping for its first win following a fourth straight loss 47-23 to the Renegades Saturday.
"We are a young team," said starting quarterback Troy Jackson after the defeat. "We need better execution in our practices.
If we watch more tape and keep focused we'll be able to get through the growing pains."
The Monarchs had their highest scoring output of the year with 23 points, but also surrendered their most points, 47
The Renegades took an early 17-point lead eight minutes into the first quarter.
Their first touchdown score came when the Renegade's big running-back, J.R. Rogers, broke free on a 57-yard scamper to pay dirt.
Renegade starting-quarterback Thomas Peregrin hooked up with Tajiddin Smith on a slant pass over the middle for a 42-yard touchdown reception.
The Renegades put up three more on a 27-yard field goal by place-kicker Jose Martinez.
A lopsided offensive strategy had the Monarchs pass the ball 66 times in contrast to only 20 rushing plays.
Jackson utilized the strengths of his receivers on sideline passing routes.
Wide receivers Antoine Palmer and Lance Harper were Jackson's first two offensive options, as well as Franco Stasilli and Anthoney Palameres.
Palmer feels comfortable as the team's primary weapon, but knows the Monarchs need to add more to their arsenal.
"I'll do whatever this team asks of me," said Palmer, who snagged eight grabs for 113 yards.
"My job is to make catches, hold onto the ball, and try to make some things happen. If we work hard, and are more consistent we can turn things around," Jackson added.
The Monarchs were able to retaliate, cutting the Renegade lead to 17-10 at the start of the second quarter.
The Monarchs got their first score on a trick play. Initially, Jackson received the hike and handed the ball off to Stasilli, who passed the ball to a streaking Marquis Powell for a 39-yard touchdown reception.
"We are a young team," said starting quarterback Troy Jackson after the defeat. "We need better execution in our practices.
If we watch more tape and keep focused we'll be able to get through the growing pains."
The Monarchs had their highest scoring output of the year with 23 points, but also surrendered their most points, 47
The Renegades took an early 17-point lead eight minutes into the first quarter.
Their first touchdown score came when the Renegade's big running-back, J.R. Rogers, broke free on a 57-yard scamper to pay dirt.
Renegade starting-quarterback Thomas Peregrin hooked up with Tajiddin Smith on a slant pass over the middle for a 42-yard touchdown reception.
The Renegades put up three more on a 27-yard field goal by place-kicker Jose Martinez.
A lopsided offensive strategy had the Monarchs pass the ball 66 times in contrast to only 20 rushing plays.
Jackson utilized the strengths of his receivers on sideline passing routes.
Wide receivers Antoine Palmer and Lance Harper were Jackson's first two offensive options, as well as Franco Stasilli and Anthoney Palameres.
Palmer feels comfortable as the team's primary weapon, but knows the Monarchs need to add more to their arsenal.
"I'll do whatever this team asks of me," said Palmer, who snagged eight grabs for 113 yards.
"My job is to make catches, hold onto the ball, and try to make some things happen. If we work hard, and are more consistent we can turn things around," Jackson added.
The Monarchs were able to retaliate, cutting the Renegade lead to 17-10 at the start of the second quarter.
The Monarchs got their first score on a trick play. Initially, Jackson received the hike and handed the ball off to Stasilli, who passed the ball to a streaking Marquis Powell for a 39-yard touchdown reception.
