A late-game cost led by Fresno Metropolis’s particular groups and protection proved to be the distinction in an exciting 24-17 win over Modesto to vault to the highest spot within the league standings on Saturday afternoon.
The Rams entered the fourth quarter trailing 17-14, however a pressured fumble by Aiden Chavez recovered by Geremy Molett put the Rams in prime place and Jared Roberts delivered, tying the sport with an ice-cold subject objective.
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Fresno Metropolis received a cease on the following drive to get the ball again however was pressured to punt on their subsequent offensive possession.
Though, being pressured to punt proved to be precisely what FCC wanted.
Roberts delivered once more, this time pinning the Pirates at their very own one-yard line, and the protection responded accordingly.
On the following play, the Rams popped the ball free, and Tana Togafau-Tavui fell on the unfastened ball for the simplest landing he’ll ever rating, and possibly crucial.
The Rams took the lead and regardless of the Pirates driving proper down the sector, a batted ball with triple zeroes on the clock sealed an important win in league play for FCC.
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Fresno Metropolis now sits tied atop the league standings with their subsequent opponent, Monterey Peninsula, at 2-0 and improves to 5-2 on the season.
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