Wednesday, Aug 24, 2022 12:04 PMUpdated Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2022 12:04 PM
Bobcats’ roll, 70-0
Ignacio's Devante Montoya straight arms a Red Mesa (Arizona) would-be tackler, stretching a short pass into a touchdown during the teams' Aug. 19 scrimmage game at IHS Field. Montoya would also rush for two TDs, helping the Bobcats prevail 70-0 in a matchup previously set up to be Ignacio's 2022 season-opener. (Joel Priest/Special to the Herald)
The Ignacio High School football team was originally scheduled to take on Red Mesa (Arizona) on Friday in its season opener. The two teams still played, but the contest was changed to a scrimmage game. The Bobcats, however, were still able to show off their form as they prepare for the upcoming season, outscoring Red Mesa 70-0 at IHS Field.
Ignacio posted 20 points in the first quarter, 28 in the second, 16 in the third and 6 in the fourth. For the game, the Bobcats totaled 10 touchdowns, went 4-of-10 on two-point conversions and also recorded a safety – the very first points of the game – when Red Mesa fumbled a punt snap out of the back of the end zone.
Ignacio’s season opener will now be at 7 p.m Sept. 9 at home against White Horse (Utah).
Getting a block from Kendrick Nossaman, Ignacio quarterback John Riepel prepares to throw over the middle during the Bobcats' scrimmage game against Red Mesa (Arizona) on Friday at IHS Field. Riepel passed for one touchdown, rushed for two and even returned two defensive interceptions for scores as the Bobcats authoritatively defended IHS Field by a 70-0 margin. (Joel Priest/Special to the Herald)
New to the crew in 2022, Ignacio's Zane Ross sacks Red Mesa’s quarterback during the teams' scrimmage game Friday at IHS Field. The Bobcats' defense pressured RMHS' passer from start to finish, registering at least a half-dozen sacks and helping IHS prevail 70-0 in a matchup previously set up to be Ignacio's season-opener. (Joel Priest/Special to the Herald)
Ignacio's Lincoln deKay, right, sidesteps into the end zone with a 1-yard fumble-return touchdown during the Bobcats' 70-0 destruction of visiting Red Mesa (Arizona) in a scrimmage Friday at IHS Field. (Joel Priest/Special to the Herald)
Showing some gridiron sportsmanship, Ignacio's Zane Ross makes sure the Red Mesa (Arizona) quarterback is able to continue after sacking him for a loss – but then helping him back onto his feet – during the teams' scrimmage game Friday at IHS Field. The Bobcats' defense pressured RMHS' passer from start to finish, registering at least a half-dozen sacks. (Joel Priest/Special to the Herald)
Ignacio Football head coach Alfonso “Ponch” Garcia congratulates quarterback John Riepel after a successful scoring drive against visiting Red Mesa (Arizona) during a scrimmage game on Friday. Riepel passed for one touchdown, rushed for two and even returned two defensive interceptions for scores. (Joel Priest/Special to the Herald)
A young fan receives a proper Ignacio football greeting before the Aug. 19 scrimmage between IHS and Red Mesa (Arizona) at IHS Field. The hosting Bobcats prevailed 70-0 in a contest previously set up to be Ignacio's 2022 season-opener. (Joel Priest/Special to the Herald)
