Football Liveblog: Vikings look to extend win streak against Los Gatos
by Aaron Chum and Edward Mei
Published October 19, 2012
Senior running back Matt Tolbert runs for a 70 yard touchdown on Paly’s first possession of the game. Photo by Matt Ersted.
The Palo Alto High School football team (4-2-0), coming off two straight victories on the road, will take on the Los Gatos High School Wildcats (4-2-0) tonight at Paly.
Check back for live updates throughout the game.
Chryst takes a knee to run out the clock.
Final: Paly 25, Los Gatos 7
Big 28 yard gain from Chryst to Williams.
2:14 left in the fourth, Vikings 3rd and 10 at around midfield.
Gatos attempt at an onside kick does not go 10 yards. Paly takes over on the 50
Wildcats finally chalk up points on the scoreboard 9 minutes into the fourth, breaking the plane with a 8 yard run. PAt good, Vikings lead 25-6.
On 3rd down, Wildcats sack Chryst and force a fumble, which they recover. First and 10, Wildcats, with 5:25 left in the game.
On 4th and 20, Vikings forced to punt. On the punt, however, Vikings force and recover the fumble on the Wildcat 24.
Vikings convert on the fourth and 1 as Chryst runs a keeper.
End of the third, Vikings up 25-0. Paly will start the quarter with the ball on their 40 yard line.
Wildcats threaten to score on the Viking 20 yard line, but a fumble recovered by the Vikings on their own 22 quickly halts the drive.
Vikings forced to punt after a quick three and out. Gatos ball on their own 48.
On 3rd down, Chryst throws incomplete.
Los Gatos misses a 35 yard field goal, turning the ball over on downs. First and 10 Vikings.
Wildcats advance to a first down in the redzone after converting a key fourth down. First and 10 on the Vikings 17, 3:30 left in the fourth.
Los Gatos down to the Paly 30 after several completed passes
Gatos driving down to the 50 with 6:13 left in the 3rd
Wildcats take the kickoff to their own 24.
Chryst to Jayshawn Gates-Mouton 46 yards to the endzone. PAT no good: Vikings up 25-0, 7:43 left in the 3rd.
Gatos 3 and out. Davis returns it to the Paly 41
Paly 3 and out, Wildcats take over from their own 32.
Vikings receive the ball to start the half on their own 27
Halftime: Paly 19, Gatos 0
Gatos drives down to the Paly 33 with 0:22 left in the half
After orchestrating the Vikings down the field, Chryst throws an interception at the Wildcat 30.
Gatos punts with 1:31 left in the half. Vikings take over on their own 35
With 1:31 left in the half, the Wildcats are stopped for a short gain on 3rd and 10. Punt ensues.
Paly punts. Gatos takes over on their own 20
Gatos punts. Vikings take over on their own 38
On 3rd and long, Wildcats are forced to punt yet again.
Gatos takes over on their own 20 after the kickoff
A look at that last touchdown pass:
On 3rd and 20, Chryst finds Jayshawn Gates-Mouton for a 62 yard touchdown. PAT no good: 19-0 Vikings.
Gatos punt down to the Paly 32
On 3rd and 28, the Vikings defense stuff the Wildcats for no gain, and are forced to punt.
Gatos taken back to their own 24 on holding and unsportsmanlike conduct penalties. 1st and 35 with 10 minutes left in the 2nd
Gatos drives down to the 50 on a roughing te passer penalty and an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
Vikings kick off. Gatos takes over on their own 20.
48 yard touchdown pass from Chryst to Davis. PAT good. Paly leads 13-0 with 11:53 left in the second quarter
First quarter comes to a close, with the Vikings on top 6-0. 2nd and 8 on the Wildcat 48.
Wildcats punt on fourth down, Vikings will start the drive on their own 38.
Vikings sack the Gatos quarterback on 3rd down.
Paly punts down to the Gatos 28
On 3rd and 3 from the Paly 45, Tolbert is stopped behind the line for a 1 yard loss
Pass interference on Los Gatos give the Vikings the ball on their own 37 with 3:47 left in the first quarter
Wildcats punt. Paly takes over on their own 19
On 3rd and 15 from the Gatos 47, a loss of 2 forces the Wildcats to punt.
Wildcats drive to about midfield with 8 minutes left in the quarter. On 3rd and 1 from the Wildcat 49, the Vikings stop the Gatos running back behind the line. But the wildcats convert on 4th down to keep the drive alive
Vikings kick off, Gatos takes over on their own 20.
Touchdown! Senior running back cuts back and explodes down the side for a 70 yard touchdown. PAT no good: Vikings up 6-0.
Wildcats 3 and out. Gatos punt down to the Paly 26
Two plays in, injured Viking on the field. Junior Gunnar Felt is carried off the field.
Wildcats recieve the ball to start the game at their own 20.
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