Watch: Salpointe Catholic three-peats as region champs
-
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
- Updated
Lancers had no problem at home as they remain undefeated after thumping Catalina Foothills.
3-peat for Salpointe Catholic
Updated
Salpointe Mario Padilla (7) waltzes into the end zone for a score during the first quarter.
On homecoming and senior night, the Salpointe Catholic Lancers cruised to a third consecutive 4A Kino Region title with a 42-14 victory over the Catalina Foothills Falcons Friday night.
Salpointe two-way senior Mario Padilla had three carries for 128 yards, two touchdowns and a two-point conversion. Padilla also tacked on four catches for 86 yards and a touchdown.
The Lancers advanced to a 9-0 record and will end the regular season next Friday at Casa Grande Vista Grande.
Head coach Dennis Bene, Bijan Robinson, Lathan Ransom and Padilla spoke to the Star following Friday's win.
Dennis Bene
UpdatedSalpointe Catholic head coach Dennis Bene on Mario Padilla: “He’s one of the most special kids I’ve ever coached.” #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/HBb8Wn5bZO
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Lathan Ransom
UpdatedLathan Ransom on winning the Kino Region and Mario Padilla’s performance: pic.twitter.com/pYSrb8Nlhj
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Mario Padilla
UpdatedSalpointe’s Mario Padilla ran “like Forrest Gump” tonight against Catalina Foothills. Padilla finished with 128 rushing yards on 3 carries, 4 catches for 86 yards, 3 TDs and a 2-point conversion. pic.twitter.com/zudKZI8vbl
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Bijan Robinson
UpdatedSalpointe RB Bijan Robinson after his 2-touchdown performance: pic.twitter.com/hhkWQ52bLs
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Highlights
UpdatedDevin Green ➡️ Mario Padilla Salpointe takes a 7-0 lead over Catalina Foothills with 8:55 left in the first quarter. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/rTlbSPlMqp
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Mario Padilla hauls in his second touchdown of the game. Lancers lead Catalina Foothills 13-0 with 5:38 left in the first quarter. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/8KwnMV623B
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Lathan Ransom laying the 🔨 #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/h6iJpnqar6
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Sergio Sanchez blocks and recovers the punt in the end zone. After a Mario Padilla 2-point conversion, Salpointe takes a 21-0 lead over Catalina Foothills with 3:03 left in the first quarter. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/yi7bbKbfMH
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Lathan Ransom. 😳🔨 #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/h28MjqsUDy
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Mario Padilla is shifty. 💨Padilla almost scores but gets caught at the 3-yard line. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/zatdG2H4G3
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Bijan Robinson caps off the Salpointe drive with a touchdown, his first score of the game. Lancers lead Catalina Foothills 28-0 with 9:43 left in the first half. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/4Mcm6QnoMw
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Bijan Robinson POWERS his way for a touchdown. Salpointe Catholic leads Catalina Foothills 35-0 with 4:41 left in the first half. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/V5Zy5qODDM
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Lathan Ransom returns a punt to the house. 👀😳 #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/6haYNopuTf
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
They don’t call him El Jukebox for no reason. Mario Padilla shakes a few defenders and runs for a 67-yard touchdown. Salpointe Catholic leads Catalina Foothills 42-0 with 8 minutes left in the third quarter. #CFvsSAL #AZHSFB pic.twitter.com/AXwZ5UYdTH
— High School Sports (@HSTucson) October 20, 2018
Justin Spears
Sports Reporter
