The Laney College Eagles soared to a 35-10 victory over the Shasta College Knights in a thrilling football matchup on September 20, 2024, at Stan Peters Field in Oakland, California. The game was a showcase of talent and determination from both teams, but it was Laney who ultimately emerged victorious with a dominant performance on both sides of the ball.
The game started off with a field goal from Shasta's Diego Almodovar-Urquidez, giving the Knights an early 3-0 lead. However, Laney quickly responded with a touchdown pass from quarterback Beau Blau to Jeremiah Ruffin, putting the Eagles ahead 7-3. Shasta fought back with a touchdown of their own, as Levi Durrell ran in for a 6-yard score to give the Knights a 10-7 lead.
But Laney would not be denied, as Blau connected with DaVeonne Sanders for a 27-yard touchdown pass just before halftime to regain the lead at 14-10. The Eagles continued to build on their momentum in the second half, with Blau throwing two more touchdown passes to Jeremiah Caldwell and Samaje Featherstone to extend their lead to 28-10.
In the fourth quarter, Laney put the game out of reach with a 3-yard touchdown run by Zachary Norton, sealing the 35-10 victory over Shasta. The Eagles' defense was also impressive, holding the Knights to just 212 total yards of offense and forcing a key interception.
Quarterback Beau Blau was the star of the game for Laney, throwing for 231 yards and four touchdowns. The Eagles' defense was led by Khaleb Hampton-Purifoy, who recorded seven tackles and a sack in the victory.
Overall, it was a dominant performance by Laney College as they improved their record to 1-2 on the season. The Eagles showed that they are a force to be reckoned with in the competitive world of college football, and they will look to build on this win as they continue their season. Shasta, on the other hand, will regroup and look to bounce back from this defeat as they aim to get back on track in their upcoming games.
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