UPDATE: Cabrillo College’s football team has surged to victory, defeating Gavilan College 35-9 in a crucial Coast Conference matchup in Aptos on October 14, 2023. This victory snapped the Seahawks’ six-game losing streak, providing a much-needed boost to the struggling program.
Quarterback Mario Cosma delivered a standout performance, passing for three touchdowns and rushing for another. The Seahawks stormed to a commanding 21-3 lead by halftime, with Cosma opening the scoring with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Patrick Miller-Brown. Running back Caron Madison added to the score with a 3-yard touchdown, while Cosma himself rushed in for a 4-yard score.
Gavilan managed to put points on the board thanks to Luis Sanchez, who kicked a 35-yard field goal. The Rams’ only touchdown came from Ayjyan Johnson, who scored on a 7-yard run in the third quarter. However, missed opportunities plagued Gavilan, including a failed extra-point attempt that left them down 21-9.
In a thrilling turn of events late in the third quarter, Cosma connected with Cruz Ferris for a 47-yard touchdown just a mere 35 seconds later. Following a pivotal turnover, where Alberto Peguero stripped the ball from Gavilan’s kick returner, Brian Flores recovered at the Rams’ 22-yard line. Cosma capped off the drive with an 8-yard touchdown pass to Madison, solidifying the Seahawks’ lead at 35-9.
Defensively, Flores stood out with a team-high 10 tackles, while Jordan Renteria recorded an interception and contributed to three of Cabrillo’s ten pass deflections. With this win, Cabrillo improves to 2-6 overall and 1-2 in conference play, while Gavilan falls to 2-6 and 0-3 in the conference.
Cabrillo looks to build on this momentum as they prepare to host their rival Hartnell College on Saturday at 6 p.m.. Fans and players alike are eager to see if the Seahawks can maintain their newfound momentum and turn their season around.
Stay tuned for more updates on Cabrillo College football and other local sports news.
