Staff report
Nineteen unanswered points scored over the first 25-plus minutes of the game Friday gave the Lehman Lobos momentum as they overpowered the San Antonio John Jay Mustangs 29-14 at Gustafson Stadium in San Antonio.
With the win, Lehman (2-2) claims their second straight victory in a row as they close non-district play. Lehman travels to play at Vista Ridge Friday in their 2016 25-6A district opener.
Lehman was led by senior running back Bryan Mendoza, who rushed for 193 of the team’s 233 total rushing yards on the evening. Mendoza also scored two touchdowns in the contest.
The Lobo passing game held success, as senior quarterback Jacob Zamora went 8 of 15 for 96 yards and a touchdown.
Lehman 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 their 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 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, where Zamora tossed a five yard pass to wide receiver Braden Sullens, who then lateraled the ball to Mendoza for the score.
