The Falcons huddle together following the win against Pleasant Hill. (Photo by Naomi Pew / Falcon News)
The Elmira High School football team achieved their first win of the season after a difficult 0-4 start in their Homecoming game on Oct. 4.
The final score of the game was 48-13, with touchdowns scored by sophomore quarterback Talon Jerabek, junior running back TyRay Chacon, and senior receiver Kyler Colwell, running back/tight end Keelan Hecker and fullback Logan Renasia.
One standout player from the win was Jerabek who completed 12 of 13 passes with 188 total yards, two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown.
“We’ve put in a lot of work in the past few weeks,” Jerabek told Falcon News. “We’re coming together as the season goes on and I feel that is demonstrated by our win.”
Coach Bo Highburger is happy to see the team finally get a win after all of their hard work.
“We really wanted to win and it was nice to see us put together four quarters of solid football to get the job done,” Highburger said.
At halftime, the Homecoming Court was honored with Senior Mele Tutura being crowned as Homecoming Royalty.
After the game, Tutura continued the lighting of the “E” tradition.
Senior Mele Turtura accepts the royalty sash.Senior Mele Turtura lights the “E.”(Photos by Ethan D’Agostino / Falcon News)
The Falcons have since claimed a second win against the Madras White Buffalos last Friday.
The Falcons will hold their senior night and final home game of the season against the La Pine Hawks this Friday at 7:00 p.m.
Kyler Colwell and Zane Clemmer celebrate their first win as seniors. (Photo by Ethan D’Agostino / Falcon News)Exchange student Danis Smajic, left, and senior Kyler Colwell take in the moment after the Falcons beat Pleasant Hill. (Photo by Ethan D’Agostino / Falcon News)Coach Bo Highburger gives junior receiver Eben Dickinson the play call. (Photo by Ethan D’Agostino / Falcon News)Senior Homecoming Court member Owen Booth with Royalty winner Mele Turtura. (Contributed photo)Senior Homecoming Court member Gabriel Galaviz with Royalty winner Mele Turtura. (Contributed photo)Junior Eben Dickinson cheers for the Falcon offense after running a decoy route.Junior TyRay Chacon scores the first touchdown of the night. (Photo by Naomi Pew / Falcon News)The Falcons prepare for the snap. (Photo by Naomi Pew / Falcon News)Exchange student Danis Smajic kicks off to the Billies. (Photo by Naomi Pew / Falcon News)Senior Keelan Hecker avoids the Billie defense.Senior Kyler Colwell breaks a tackle.The Falcon defense chases down the Pleasant Hill ball carrier. The Falcons line up against the Billies before the snap.Hecker runs to avoid the tackle.Senior Mele Turtura is revealed as the Homecoming Royalty winner.(Photos by Ethan D’Agostino / Falcon News)
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Spencer Stone
Sophomore Spencer Stone (he/him) is a news and sports writer for Falcon News. He spends his time outside of school playing basketball and video games.
