Staff report
Nineteen unanswered points scored over the first 25-plus minutes Friday gave the Lehman Lobos momentum to win their second game in a row.
A two touchdown effort from running back Bryan Mendoza helped Lehman defeat the San Antonio John Jay Mustangs 29-14 at Gustafson Stadium in San Antonio.
Mendoza rushed for 193 of the team’s 233 total rushing yards on the evening.
The Lobo passing game found success as senior quarterback Jacob Zamora went 8 of 15 for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Lehman (2-2) jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the first quarter via a ten-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Jacob Zamora to wide receiver Tyler Henderson. Lehman expanded its lead in the second quarter when Mendoza scampered 41 yards for a touchdown, giving Lehman a 12-0 lead heading into halftime.
An early third quarter touchdown run by Dominick Martinez gave Lehman a 19-0 advantage.
Jay orchestrated a response on the ensuing drive, going 60 yards on nine plays, capped off by a two-yard touchdown run by Jacob Zeno.
A second field goal by Mark Piedra gave Lehman a 22-7 lead after three quarters.
Both teams tallied touchdowns in the fourth frame, highlighted by a wild 43-yard Lehman touchdown, when Zamora tossed a five-yard pass to wide receiver Braden Sullens, who then lateraled the ball to Mendoza for the score.
Lehman opens 25-6A play Friday when it travels to play Vista Ridge.
