To say junior working again Ceasar Reyes of Garfield High put his staff on his again with a bit assist from his blockers can be an understatement.
Reyes rushed for a school-record 420 yards in 42 carries and scored 4 touchdowns within the Bulldogs’ 39-20 win over South Gate on Friday night time that clinched a minimum of a share of the Eastern League title. The outdated record was 417 yards set by Ricky Solorio in 1982 in opposition to Lincoln, in accordance with the CalHiSports.com record ebook.
“Ceasar was phenomenal,” coach Patrick Vargas mentioned.
Asked Saturday morning if he was sore after 42 carries and in addition taking part in on protection, Reyes mentioned, “Pretty sore. I’ll be all right.”
Reyes rushed for 1,520 yards as a sophomore. With Garfield shedding its quarterback to an harm, he has been used out of a wildcat formation at occasions this season. His improved pace has helped him surpass final 12 months’s complete with 1,643 yards rushing in eight video games and 23 touchdowns.
“I always make sure I can do anything in my power to get the team on top,” Reyes mentioned. “Nothing is possible without the offensive line.”
Athletic director Lorenzo Hernandez, who was head coach final season, mentioned of Reyes, “His vision is impeccable.”
Next up for Garfield is Friday’s East L.A. Classic in opposition to Roosevelt at East Los Angeles College.
Reyes has been watching East L.A. Classic video games since he was 5 years outdated and can play in his third rivalry matchup.
“I look forward to playing in it,” he mentioned. “Definitely have a bunch of nerves and the excitement is crazy.”
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