The Laney College Eagles faced off against the Butte College Roadrunners on September 14, 2024, in Oroville, California. The game resulted in a 30-14 victory for Butte College, improving their record to 2-0 while Laney College fell to 0-2.
The game started with Butte College taking an early lead with a 3-yard pass from Marcus Beamon to Adon Turner, followed by a successful extra point by Lane Garner. Laney College quickly responded with a 48-yard run by Zachary Norton, tying the game at 7-7. However, Butte College regained the lead with a 65-yard run by Takeshi Faupula, although the extra point was missed, making the score 13-7 in favor of Butte.
In the second quarter, Butte College extended their lead with a 2-yard run by Marcus Beamon, followed by a successful extra point by Lane Garner, bringing the score to 20-7. The third quarter saw Butte College continue to dominate with a 7-yard run by Niall Raby, along with another successful extra point by Lane Garner, increasing their lead to 27-7.
Laney College managed to score again in the fourth quarter with a 33-yard run by Dreyan Paul, closing the gap to 27-14 after a successful extra point by Billy Hewitt. However, Butte College sealed the victory with a 28-yard field goal by Danny Alvarez, bringing the final score to 30-14 in favor of Butte College.
Statistically, Butte College had a total offense of 384 yards compared to Laney College's 346 yards. Butte College also had a stronger rushing game with 259 yards compared to Laney College's 131 yards. Both teams struggled on third down conversions, with Laney College at 20% and Butte College at 30%.
Individually, Marcus Beamon led Butte College with 125 passing yards and a touchdown, along with 46 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown. Takeshi Faupula had an impressive 120 rushing yards and a touchdown, contributing to Butte College's strong ground game.
Defensively, both teams had solid performances, with players like Gavin O'Leary and Damarrius Hammo standing out for Laney College, while Aiden Whipple and Gabe Ponce made key plays for Butte College.
Overall, Butte College's strong offensive performance and solid defense led them to a decisive victory over Laney College. The Roadrunners will look to continue their winning streak against CCSF, while the Eagles will aim to bounce back in their next game.
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