The first home game of the Torrance High football season was a huge success for the Tartars.“It was a great domination,” said star Torrance football player Vaughn Reinhart when summing up the Tartars’ home opener against the St. Anthony Saints.
The stadium was packed with hundreds cheering on the team. Maroon Monsoon presidents Jenna Black and Hector Chavez were super happy with the involvement of the student section at last Friday’s game. The Maroon Monsoon was packed with students decked out in USA-themed clothing, “screaming as loud as they can,” Jenna Black said.
And most importantly, the Tartar football team won with a 45-7 final score.
The game kicked off with the first touchdown from senior wide receiver Royce Gibbs, giving the Tartars a strong lead early on the night.
Only six minutes left into the first quarter, Tartar quarterback Gibson Turner completed a 5-yard pass to teammate Chapman Hurley, who scored the second touchdown for the Tartars. Soon after the PAT performed by newcomer Ioan Evans resulted in a 14-0 score.
Similarly, the next touchdown was made by a 5-yard pass with just one more minute left to go in the first quarter, advancing Torrance’s lead to 21-0.
Shortly after the Tartars’ third touchdown, the Saints scored a rapid 80-yard rushing touchdown, adding 7 points for themselves, their only touchdown of the night.
With 11 minutes left in the fourth quarter, the Saints reached Torrance’s red zone, but were unable to score. Torrance regained possession on their 30-yard line, maintaining their 38-7 lead.
Immediately after, new Torrance transfer, Keason Pressley, who has been making a huge impact for the Tartars so far, made a whopping 74-yard rushing touchdown into the goal line for the Tartars.
In summary, quarterback Gibson Turner finished 8-14, throwing for 172 yards. Running back Keason Pressley dominated the offense, rushing 185 yards on only 13 carries, including a 74-yard touchdown run, scoring a total of 3 touchdowns. Wide receiver Royce Gibbs led the team in receiving yards with 78. On defense, Elias Emerson made the most tackles of the game with 8 in total. Finally, Ioan Evans perfectly executed all of his PAT attempts.
Torrance is now undefeated at 3-0. Next to come are the Cypress Centurions at home this Friday.
