Philip George, Spring 2009 Assistant Sports Editor
The Brahmas entered the fourth quarter of play down 21-5, but stormed back with 20 points to vanquish the Cougars of Los Angeles Southwest College, 25-21, in the game’s final minutes last night at Shepard Stadium.
After hooking up with receiver Jonas Matos for 21 yards to convert on fourth down and 18, quarterback Taylor Budd found Kenny Davis in the end zone for the game-winning 13-yard touchdown with only 1:08 remaining in the game.
After the Brahmas could only muster a safety in the first half, the tension began to rise on the sideline, and after the Cougars seemingly blew the game open with two scores in the third quarter, it looked as if Pierce was destined for their fifth loss in six games this season. But when Davis broke the threshold of the end zone, all the shortcomings of the past month and a half seemed to have been forgotten as the bench and the bleachers exploded in celebration.
“This game is a big win not only to me, not only to the football team, but to the school,” Davis said. “They doubted us all year, but we’re just trying to let the school know ‘Hey, don’t stop believing in us.'”
With head coach Efrain Martinez still holding tight to his “bowl game or bust” philosophy, the Brahmas, currently second in the Western State Conference to Antelope Valley, continue their quest for a championship Saturday at 7 p.m. against Santa Barbara College in the friendly confines of Shepard Stadium.
Sophomore Jonas Matos, wide receiver, attempts a touchdown as he charges down the field trying not to get tackled. Pierce College beat Los Angeles Southwest College last night, 25-21, with a last-minute touchdown. (Aisha Ahal)