Samo suffers 27-20 loss to Capistrano Valley High School

Samo football suffered a 27-20 loss on Fri., Sept. 19 against Capistrano Valley High School. The game remained close until Capistrano scored in the last quarter and proceeded to defeat Samo, whose record is now 1-2.Samo scored the first touchdown of the game in the second quarter and a few minutes following, Capistrano scored their first touchdown. Capistrano did not convert their extra point, however, resulting in a 7-6 Samo lead entering halftime.Early in the third quarter, Capistrano scored their second touchdown, but again could not convert the extra point. Samo scored two consecutive touchdowns in the end of the third quarter, and entered the fourth quarter with a 20-12 lead.With five minutes left of fourth quarter, Capistrano intercepted a Samo pass and scored a touchdown, tying the game 20-20.As the game progressed, Samo’s offensive line could not overcome Capistrano's defense, as quarterback Isaiah Johnson ('18) was sacked twice late in the fourth quarter. With two minutes left on the clock, Capistrano scored the tie-breaking touchdown, taking the lead at 27-20.In Samo's final drive of the game, Johnson's pass was intercepted and the team was unable to score the equalizing touchdown. Capistrano proceeded to win, 27-20.According to coach Travis Clark, Samo's biggest struggles were protecting the team's quarterback from Capistrano's defense.“We didn’t block well tonight,” Clark said. “That was very disappointing. I think we had control of [the game]. Unfortunately, we let it slip through our hands.”Samo is now looking towards the next game against Valencia High School, who currently holds a 2-1 record.Although Samo can improve in certain areas, wide receiver Josh De La Rosa ('15) is confident the team will do well in future games.“We could have played our assignments better,” De La Rosa said. “We’ve got to come out, be physical, play our game, and do what’s part of the game plan. I think we’ll be good.” jlevin@thesamohi.com