It was a disappointing Halloween afternoon for Fresno City College, as the Rams took on the Wolverines of Sierra College and lost 31-14.
As FCC kicked off to start the game, the Ram’s defense came ready to play, “knocking out” SC with an easy three and out during their first offensive series. The Wolverines would strike back, catching on to Fresno ‘s game plan early and forcing FCC to punt. Fresno would get the ball back as A.J. Caviglia stopped a run and caused a fumble, Reggie Brown recovered the ball.
A little frustration occurred early on, with quarterback Emmanuel Lewis having a hard time connecting with his receivers. Eight minutes to go in the first quarter, Sierra College made their way down field looking to score first, and that’s just what they did. Deonte Williams ran it in 20 yards out for a touch-down.
FCC would block the field-goal but unable to make anything out of the play.Rams got the ball back on their own 23 yard line, but had punt it away once again. After a few plays, CJ Woodbury broke loose and ran it down to FCC’s 11 yard line, which set up a touch-down pass from SC’s Jeff Nelson to Taylor Schablaske. The Rams were down 13-0 at the end of the first quarter.
At the start of the second quarter, Emmanuel Lewis was ready to turn things around for his team as he kept the ball himself, earning a first-down and throwing a TD pass to Roddrick Hall bringing the score to 7-13. Later in the quarter, Lewis connects with Corvaughn Archie hoping to catch up or take the lead, but FCC punts again! Four minutes left in the quarter, Isiah Barton takes it to the house for 78 yards after completing a pass for Lewis. The Rams took their first lead of the day and it would be their last. It was battle for the ball as FCC’s Darryl Jackson picked off a pass;
Rams took over deep in SC territory. The wolverines were quick to answer back with an interception of their own. The Rams’ defense fought hard to hang on to the lead when Kenny Wallace ended the first half with a sack.
The Rams started the second half on their 40 yard line and punted for the fourth time in the game. Sierra got the ball back. With a few quick passes and outstanding runs from SC’s Deonte’ Williams, the wolverines found themselves near the in-zone taking the lead 19-14.
The Rams tried to answer back, but Lewis’ pass was picked off in the red-zone. Back on defense, the Rams tried to get back in scoring range; once again Lewis’s pass was intercepted. As the third quarter ended, sierra’s Jeff Nelson ran for 42 yards and then tossed a short TD pass going into the fourth quarter leading 25-14.
FCC started the fourth quarter with second string quarterback, Morgan Hall. Hall took the Rams straight to the end-zone but settled for a field goal, where the attempt was blocked.
With FCC making some risky moves, Sierra takes over on down pounding their way to the “magic rectangle”.
The Ram’s defense holds the Wolverines to a punt. Looking to shock SC and with time winding down, the Rams headed down field being pushed around by SC’s defense. Fresno was yards away from putting some last points on the board, but Hall’s pass was intercepted and SC ran it back for 98 yards, ending the game 31-14.
The Rams are back at home this Saturday night for Homecoming as they take on The Mustangs from San Joaquin Delta.