RAMS CRUSH CHABOT

BY BRYAN GRACE
STAFF WRITER

Quarterback Jeremiah Masoli looks for a path around Chabot's defense during the Sept. 29 game. ANNE-MARIE STARK / GUARDSMAN

The Rams rolled to their third win of the season on Saturday against the Chabot Gladiators, with the offense, defense and special teams each playing a key part in their 49-23 victory.

After a shaky start by the Rams defense, Chabot ran to a 6-0 lead early in the first quarter. The Gladiators were stalled on their next possession and were forced to punt. A bad snap went over the punter’s head and the kick was blocked. The Rams recovered in the end zone, taking a 7-6 lead and never looking back.

The Rams defense swarmed all over the field, making gang tackles and big hits consistently, as well as providing the offense with good field position.

The offense was led by freshman quarterback Jeremiah Masoli, who used his legs and a strong arm. Masoli  passed 9-for-16  with 142 yards and two touchdown passes, and also rushed for 85 yards on eight carries.

The Rams’ rushing game was also vital as they ran for 253 yards. Austin Curran ran for two touchdowns and scored a third on a reception, taking the Rams into halftime with a 35-9 lead.

The special teams continued to excel by blocking two more punts and a field goal attempt.

In the fourth quarter, Michael Hill ran back a punt for a touchdown, giving the Rams a commanding 49-9 lead. Chabot had two late touchdowns against the Rams’ reserve players to close the gap.

The Rams improve to a 3-1 record and with big games against Los Medanos and Feather River in the next two weeks, they hope to build on their momentum.

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CROSS COUNTRY COMES HOME

BY SOMERSET BASSETT
CONTRIBUTING WRITER

Chris Gerber runs at the Lou Vasquez invitational on Sept. 27. MICHAEL P. SMITH / GUARDSMAN

At the Lou Vasquez Invitational Cross Country track meet in Golden Gate Park Sept. 27, City College's Chris Gerber finished in the first group. The first City College man to run the 4.2 mile track, he finished in 22 minutes and 6 seconds.

Gerber credited hard work and his coaches with helping him push hard while other runners slowed and attempted to maintain position. A large crowd of onlookers braved the bitter cold to cheer on friends and family.

On the women's side, two City College students places in the top 15 in their 3.2 mile course.

The meet was the first of the season held in San Francisco.

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