MORGAN HILL -- The Morgan Hill Jr. Midget Raiders ended the regular season with a 14-12 win over the Sunnyvale Micro Rockets on Saturday, propelling the Raiders into the playoffs.
The Micro Rockets scored first and took a 6-0 lead into the half. Fired up, Morgan Hill pulled even in the third quarter with Trevor Bearden's 35-yard punt return for a touchdown.
The Raiders retook momentum with an 11-yard touchdown run by Drew Glines, which preceeded a Trenton Cisewski PAT to give Morgan Hill a 14-6 lead.
Other second-half highlights included back-to-back receptions by Dominic Maciel for 30 yards, four tackles and five assists by Kyle Quadros and Drew Glines' 139 yards rushing on 22 carries.
The fans were on the edge of their seats after Sunnyvale edged closer on a 68-yard touchdown pass with 1:39 remaining. The Raiders blocked the potential game-tying PAT, though, and held on for the victory.
Morgan Hill opens first-round playoff action Saturday against South Valley in the Morgan Hill Outdoor Sports Center.
JR. PEEWEE
The Morgan Hill Jr. Pee Wee Raiders on Saturday ended their regular season with a 20-6 loss to the Sunnyvale Knights.
The Raiders highlighted their day with a 45-yard run by Paul Lomanto, followed by J.T. Miller's 7-yard touchdown run on a sweep around the left side.
The turning point came when Morgan Hill's Trent Costello hooked up with Devan Lozada for a 65-yard touchdown pass. That would have helped tie the game at 14-all -- if not for a penalty.
The Knights scored an insurance touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Fans and family members commended the Raider players and coaching staff for their attitude, teamwork and dedication this season.
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