San Benito’s offense started sharp in Friday’s game against an
Oak Grove team loaded with speed. That included a touchdown pass on
the opening drive from junior quarterback Michael Bocksnick to
receiver Robert Soto that went more than 60 yards. But Oak Grove’s
pass-heavy attack, and Baler mistakes, eventually caught up with
San Benito.
The Balers put together two consecutive halves of solid football. Unfortunately, it hasn’t been in the same game to this point.
San Benito’s offense started sharp in Friday’s game against an Oak Grove team loaded with speed. That included a touchdown pass on the opening drive from quarterback Michael Bocksnick to receiver Robert Soto that went more than 60 yards. But Oak Grove’s pass-heavy attack, and Baler mistakes, eventually caught up with San Benito.
The Balers lost their home opener to Oak Grove, one the most highly-touted teams in the area, in a 39-20 defeat at Andy Hardin Stadium. Turnovers were the main culprit Friday, including two Bocknick interceptions returned for touchdowns.
The disappointing result followed a 28-18 loss in the season’s first game in another non-league matchup at Palo Alto. The Balers last week got down big early against the returning state champions and ended up losing 28-18, though showing a flurry of offense in the second half.
This time around, the Balers took the early lead with the long touchdown pass and led 20-18 at the half. The Eagles, though, strutted their talent in the second half.
Senior quarterback Ray Rivera and a host of offensive weapons, including receiver Cleveland Wallace who had more than 90 yards receiving, repeatedly marched down the field and pulled away from the Balers in the fourth quarter for a convincing victory.
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