Bear Cubs Lose Competitive Battle to Foothill

The Bear Cubs' defense started strong with defensive back Sean Yumang intercepting a pass on the first play from scrimmage and returning the ball to the Foothill 30-yard line. Santa Rosa capitalized on the ensuing possession with a one-yard rushing touchdown by quarterback Robert Saulny-Green, making the score 7-0 after the PAT. On Foothill's next possession, the Bear Cubs' secondary once again intercepted a pass; this time, safety Hayden Anderson made the play. Foothill got into the end zone late in the first quarter to tie the score 7-7.

After the Bear Cubs punted on their first possession of the second quarter, Foothill went on an 17-play, 81-yard touchdown drive to take a 14-7 lead. Both teams missed field goals on their last first-half possessions, and Foothill went into the halftime locker room up 14-7.

Foothill extended the lead to 28-7 with two third-quarter touchdowns. 

The Bear Cubs had life in the fourth quarter as quarterback Robert Saulny-Green connected with wide receiver Sean Randall for a 34-yard touchdown. A surprise on-side kick by Anthony Calvillo gave the Bear Cubs the ball back down 28-14 with 8:08 left in the game. A strong offensive drive ended with a 4th and Goal interception, ending the Bear Cubs' comeback hopes. Foothill ran out the clock and secured the 28-14 win. 

Standout Bear Cubs defensive players included: Sean Yumang and Hayden Anderson, 1 INT each; Calvin Geddes, 14 tackles; Ahmad Ragland, 12 tackles; Brody Robinson, 10 tackles.

Standout Bear Cubs offensive players included: Robert Saulny-Green, 188 total yards, 2 touchdowns; Sean Randall, 78 yards, 1 touchdown.

Next game: Sat. 10/31, 1:00 PM, Sophomore Day vs. San Jose City College (2-6, 1-2) at Bailey Field.

Photo by Yna Bollock