In college football this season, there have been a few “Cinderella” stories: Boise State, Texas Christian and Oregon all fit the bill.
However, the glass slipper fits just fine on our very own Brahmas.
After defeating L.A. Valley College on Halloween, the football team will play Antelope Valley College Saturday in a game that will decide the Pacific Conference Champion.
Looking at the stands throughout the course of this season, you would never think this team is 5-0 in conference and 6-2 overall.
Even at the game against Valley — which was at home and also the most pivotal game of the year to this point — the crowd consisted mainly of family and friends of athletes.
In fact, the visitors’ bleachers were almost as full as the home side.
Fans, not family and friends, need to be more involved, this Brahma team is doing something that hasn’t been done at Pierce since 1985. To put it in perspective, the last time the Brahmas won the Pacific Conference:
- Ronald Reagan was in the White House
- “Back to the Future” was the top grossing movie of the year
- The Kansas City Royals won the World Series
- Wham! had two of the top five songs on the Billboard Top 100 list
The team is one win away from capturing the ultimate prize for the first time in 24 years.
Considering that just last year it was 2-5 in conference and 2-8 overall, this is an impressive feat.
The key to the Brahmas’ success starts with the men on the field.
Sophomore quarterback Matt Wabby is having a stellar season, averaging 239 passing yards per game while throwing 20 touchdowns and rushing for seven.
His go-to guy, freshman receiver Coleman Edmond, has also shined. Even while missing a game, he has 1319 total yards with 10 touchdowns.
Sophomore cornerback Brandon Turner has done his part on defense, with 39 total tackles (31 solo tackles), four interceptions for a total of 53 yards and 10 broken up passes.
Head coach Efrain Martinez, who is in his third year at the helm, has used his laid back coaching style to push his team to its full potential.
The Brahmas need to have the students at Pierce showing them the support they deserve as they work toward history.
The next game takes place Saturday at 7 p.m., here at Shepard Stadium.
(Shannon Berry / Roundup)
