Lions Look To Clinch Outright Title
| Final | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Cabrillo (2-8) | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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De Anza (10-0) | 14 | 22 | 28 | 35 | 99 |
The De Anza College football team can complete several goals with a home victory against Cabrillo College on Saturday.
The Lions can clinch the Golden Coast League championship, secure home-field advantage in the upcoming American Division title game, and record consecutive 10-0 regular seasons.
Another victory will also likely improve the team's state (No. 17) and national (No. 31) rankings.
The Lions (9-0 overall) enter the game with a 4-0 mark in the GCL, while Cabrillo stands at 2-7 on the year and 1-3 in league play.
"Everything is still in front of us," De Anza College head coach Joe D'Agostino said.
"Our approach to '1-0 this week' continues and we have another opponent preparing to knock us off the top."
Saturday at The Lions Den is also Sophomore Day. The game will be available via live stream at: https://www.youtube.com/live/Kqk0ZOVUFCw
By The Numbers
|
Category |
De Anza |
Cabrillo |
|
Record |
9–0 (4–0 GCL) |
2–7 (1–3 GCL) |
|
Points Per Game |
45.2 (No. 6 State) |
21.1 |
|
Opponent PPG |
15.4 (No. 4 State) |
36.6 |
|
Total Offense Per Game |
421 yds |
279 yds |
|
• Passing Yards Per Game |
282.8 yds (71.5%) |
155.3 yds (53.8%) |
|
• Rushing Yards Per Game |
138.9 yds (4.7 avg) |
124.3 yds (3.6 avg) |
|
Total Defense Allowed |
245 ypg (No. 3 State) |
438 ypg |
|
• Opponent Passing Yards |
137.1 yds |
170.9 yds |
|
• Opponent Rushing Yards |
108.4 yds |
267.8 yds |
|
Turnover Margin |
+6 |
-3 |
|
Sacks Recorded |
19 (127 yds lost) |
5 (36 yds lost) |
|
Interceptions Forced |
12 |
9 |
|
Red-Zone Efficiency |
79% |
61% |
|
Kickoff Return Avg |
35.7 yds / TD x5 |
19.1 yds / 0 TD |
|
Punt Return Avg |
18.8 yds |
6.2 yds |
|
Field Goal Pct |
40% (2-5) |
75% (6-8) |
|
PAT Pct |
93% (53-57) |
89% (16-18) |
Key Player Comparisons
Passing Leaders
- De Anza — QB Ian Kirby: 171-234 (73 %), 2,312 yds, 24 TD, 9 INT — 256.9 ypg ⚡ Top-5 statewide passer.
- Cabrillo — QB Mario Cosma: 135-246 (54.9 %), 1,339 yds, 12 TD, 9 INT — 148.8 ypg.
Rushing Leaders
- De Anza — Isaiah Addison: 43 carries, 437 yds (10.2 avg), 7 TD, 80-yd long.
- De Anza — Ke'Yon Torain: 84 carries, 373 yds, 9 TD.
- Cabrillo — Caron Madison: 110 carries, 634 yds (5.8 avg), 6 TD.
- Cabrillo — Oliver Carbajal: 310 yds (4.1 avg).
Receiving Leaders
- De Anza — Akeem Wright: 48 rec, 1,033 yds (21.5 avg), 10 TD.
- De Anza — Jadhari Young: 46 rec, 542 yds, 7 TD.
- Cabrillo — Cruz Ferris: 37 rec, 454 yds, 5 TD.
- Cabrillo — Patrick Miller-Brown: 25 rec, 293 yds, 2 TD.
Defensive Leaders
- De Anza: Hosie Hopkins (54 tkl, 11.5 TFL, 4 sacks, 2 INT), Hosea Addison (61 tkl, 5.5 TFL), Andrew Rheubottom (16 TFL, 2.5 sacks).
- Cabrillo: Phoenix Pirofalo (65 tkl, 6.5 TFL), Brian Flores (47 tkl, 5.5 TFL, 1 sack), Osaivbie Ekawele (36 tkl, 7.5 TFL, 2 sacks).
Special Teams
- De Anza K Armando Rodriguez: 58 pts (2 FG, 52 PATs, 93 %), long 29.
- Cabrillo K Eduardo Garcia-Martinez: 28 pts (4 FG, 16 PATs, 94 %), long 39.
- De Anza Returners: Chris Butler (3 KR TDs, 41.0 avg), Isaiah Addison (2 KR TDs, 51.8 avg).
- Cabrillo Returners: Brady Siechen (27 KR, 529 yds, 19.6 avg).