Desert View 57, Catalina 0
At Catalina, Desert View (2-0) continued right where it left off from its last game by routing the Trojans for the biggest margin of victory in school history. The Jaguars, who had lost 17 straight games coming into the season, have scored 93 points in two games. The Jaguars' offense struck early and often as senior quarterback Ian Strickland threw for one touchdown and added two more on the ground. Running back Alex Courtemanche bullied his way for 116 yards and two touchdowns for the Jaguars.
Highlight reel
Desert View receiver Damian Martinez returned the second half kickoff 85 yards for a touchdown. With the help of some key blocks, the 5-foot-7-inch, 140-pound speedster was able to find the sidelines and outrun multiple Catalina players.
Player of the game
Ian Strickland. Desert View's 6-3 quarterback used his size and athleticism to contribute 39 rushing yards and two touchdowns on the ground. He threw for 89 yards including a bullet to receiver Jesus Equilua in the back of the end zone. He did this all in the first half. Strickland's night was over after the second-half kick return put Desert View up 50-0.
By the numbers
53. Desert View's previous highest margin of victory was in a 60-7 win in 1993.
He said it
"The weight room is a big difference, and people are believing now. Our offensive line is a lot stronger than last year. People just believe now," said Strickland when asked about what's different between last year and this year.
Nick Peppe
