At midseason, junior quarterback Taylor Lee of Oxnard Pacifica is a revelation, somebody who didn’t begin final season and has thrust himself into MVP consideration with 19 landing passes in his final three video games and 26 in 5 video games for the unbeaten Tritons (5-0).
“He’s wonderful,” L.A. Hamilton coach Elijah Asante stated. “Somebody’s going to get an actual good quarterback. The child can play.”
On Thursday afternoon, Hamilton and Pacifica determined to play one another after each faculties got forfeit victories. As a substitute of taking the forfeits, they performed at Hamilton, and Pacifica received 42-14 with a working clock by means of a lot of the second half.
Lee accomplished 9 of 10 passes for 215 yards and 4 touchdowns.
He might have thrown touchdowns all evening however Hamilton was capable of run off loads of time within the first half with quick passes till drives had been halted by a fumble and interception. Freshman quarterback Thaddeus Breaux accomplished 31 of 45 passes for 270 yards, with landing passes to Kristian Leslie and Jacob Riley. Leslie caught 16 passes for 125 yards.
What’s spectacular about Lee is his capability to run Pacifica’s no-huddle, fast tempo offense. On the finish of the second quarter, he moved the group shortly down area in 30 seconds, finishing 4 consecutive passes for 82 yards and ending with a two-yard landing go to Will Jones Jr. for a 28-0 halftime lead. It was like watching Corona Centennial’s efficient no-huddle offense.
“We attempt to do it that method,” coach Mike Moon stated.
Lee has benefited from a receiving group he’s recognized for years by means of youth soccer.
“I’ve been taking part in with the receivers since I used to be 6,” Lee stated.
There’s additionally the offensive line made up of seniors.
“They’re my greatest associates,” Lee stated.
Pacifica has to maintain bettering with its Marmonte League opener in opposition to Oaks Christian subsequent week.
Hamilton (2-3) begins Western League play subsequent week in opposition to Fairfax.
Thursday’s sport introduced no accidents and many sportsmanship. Each coaches had been thrilled to have the chance to play. “A blessing,” Moon stated.
